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A19 SET

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,457 mi
Last recorded128,457 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 128,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 124,804 miles

Multiple exhaust brackets corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Multiple suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration / ageing

Fail 28 Feb 2024 124,803 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Multiple exhaust brackets corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Multiple suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration / ageing

Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,762 miles

Multiple exhaust brackets corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Multiple suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration / ageing

Fail 22 Dec 2022 122,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm bush unbonded/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Multiple exhaust brackets corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Multiple suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration / ageing

Pass 25 Nov 2021 121,320 miles

Multiple exhaust brackets corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Multiple suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration / ageing

Fail 9 Nov 2021 121,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm bush unbonded from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Multiple exhaust brackets corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Multiple suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration / ageing

Pass 21 Nov 2020 119,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 119,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,418 miles

Exhaust system brackets corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 110,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system brackets corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,174 miles

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

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

engine light on.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,704 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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A19 SET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A19 SET, 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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A19 SET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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