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350 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

122,083 mi
Last recorded122,083 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration350 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 122,083 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 122,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 25,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 121,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 23,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 119,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 23,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 117,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 117,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system severely corroded and failed during test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 22,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,736 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 113,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 22,267 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,397 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 107,889 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 107,889 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 21,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 20,625 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 2 May 2018 104,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 20,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 103,192 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 98,948 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,905 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

x2 rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 26 May 2015 17,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,212 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings corroded and broken

Fail 2 Jul 2013 85,209 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust mountings corroded and broken

Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,018 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 11 Jul 2011 62,328 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,057 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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350 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 350 SLK, 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 350 SLK registered?

350 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is 350 SLK safe to buy?

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