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235 EAH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,381 mi
Last recorded133,381 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration235 EAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 133,380 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 126,764 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,748 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 121,349 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Both rears record 25-30kg drag. Suspect this is caused by the parking brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly deteriorated, and both reflectors slightly deteriorated, beam patterns slightly diffused but unlikely to dazzle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking post missing

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 116,394 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R 16 91V Falken (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,610 miles

Catalytic converters rattle as if the internals are breaking apart

Headlamps clouded and beam patterns considered just acceptable

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sill damaged and jacking post missing

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,129 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,774 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,870 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,658 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 76,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,852 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 67,945 miles

brake discs in poor condition, all round.

brake pads worn front and rear.

front coil spring in poor condition,

front tyres worn,

rear coil sping in poor condition

strong advise rear tyres on limit

wear in front suspension bushes ball joints gaiters, and links, front and rear,

Fail 8 May 2013 67,945 miles

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

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

brake discs in poor condition, all round.

brake pads worn front and rear.

front coil spring in poor condition,

front tyres worn,

rear coil sping in poor condition

strong advise rear tyres on limit

wear in front suspension bushes ball joints gaiters, and links, front and rear,

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,571 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,792 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,283 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 25,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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235 EAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 235 EAH, 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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235 EAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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