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711 CAL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,600 mi
Last recorded74,600 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration711 CAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 74,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 71,745 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides towards rear of car. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 71,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides towards rear of car. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 67,556 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 64,118 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 55,257 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 51,663 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 51,661 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 49,407 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 49,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 47,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 44,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,409 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 31,876 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,036 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 27,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,499 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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711 CAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 711 CAL, 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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711 CAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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