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499 BRL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,675 mi
Last recorded55,675 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration499 BRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 55,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,114 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,056 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corrded & thin (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Handbrake has a slight imbalance

Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,371 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,135 miles

Brake pad warning on but pads not worn

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,111 miles

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

under trays fitted front and sides

Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,800 miles

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

brake service light on dash but all pad are above min spec

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,791 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,867 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,525 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 39,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,278 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,552 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,348 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 21,348 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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499 BRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 499 BRL, 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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499 BRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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