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YY04 RHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,426 mi
Last recorded76,426 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 RHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,426 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 76,426 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 74,886 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 74,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken to suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail supportind rubber excessivly split (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,037 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,410 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 70,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 60,138 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,035 miles

Center silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has slight play in lock to lock

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,418 miles

noted engine man.light on ?

Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

noted engine man.light on ?

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,765 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,764 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 38,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,099 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,105 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 RHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY04 RHU, 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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YY04 RHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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