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YX04 YJS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,437 mi
Last recorded80,437 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 YJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 80,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 76,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 76,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (cords exposed in cracks)(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,944 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 73,944 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,635 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 66,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 64,251 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 64,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,550 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 62,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,331 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,331 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,097 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,718 miles

o/s head lamp has temp fix

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,558 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,019 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,829 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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YX04 YJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX04 YJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX04 YJS registered?

YX04 YJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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