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7 BH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,730 mi
Last recorded38,730 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 BH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 38,730 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 37,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 36,324 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 35,766 miles

full length plastic under trays fitted and engine covers not able to carry out full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,974 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both mountings corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Full length plastic under body and engine covers fitted not able to carry out full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2022 34,974 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both mountings corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Full length plastic under body and engine covers fitted not able to carry out full inspection

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,339 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 34,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 32,920 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full length under body trays fitted to both sides unable to carry out full inspection

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,630 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both center mountings corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Plastic engine covers fitted

full length plastic under body cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of floor and pipework

Fail 25 Mar 2019 31,630 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both center mountings corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic engine covers fitted

full length plastic under body cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of floor and pipework

Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,810 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,935 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,554 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,942 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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7 BH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 7 BH, 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 7 BH registered?

7 BH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is 7 BH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 BH 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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