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YY04 CUA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,175 mi
Last recorded92,175 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,175 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 90,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reversing lights not working

Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 86,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,845 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 79,841 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,533 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,533 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,949 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 68,673 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 68,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,850 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres near limit.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,821 miles

Rear tyres near limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,144 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Rear tyres near limit.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,707 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,594 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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YY04 CUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY04 CUA, 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 YY04 CUA registered?

YY04 CUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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