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A14 GSX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 71,135 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 69,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Pass 24 Jul 2023 67,344 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,810 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,276 miles

O/S/F mirror slight damage

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,106 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 53,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,452 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 42,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 42,434 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,045 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,045 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,667 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 33,666 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,012 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 15,792 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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A14 GSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 GSX, 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 A14 GSX registered?

A14 GSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is A14 GSX safe to buy?

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