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470 SMH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,629 mi
Last recorded75,629 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration470 SMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,629 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,572 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,791 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 68,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,362 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,082 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 66,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,672 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 63,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

exhaust slight corosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,435 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,459 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,605 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,455 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,014 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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470 SMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 470 SMH, 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 470 SMH registered?

470 SMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is 470 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 470 SMH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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