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AF04 FDE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,577 mi
Last recorded88,577 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,577 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 88,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,874 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 82,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,947 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,095 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,387 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,169 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 70,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r ex mount corroded away

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2016 67,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r ex mount corroded away

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,426 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 61,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 52,215 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,389 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 44,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front suspension ball joint dust cover split

Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,637 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full undertray fitted

offside front suspension ball joint dust cover split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,137 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,290 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads cracking due to age and wear advise replacment

Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 19,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF04 FDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AF04 FDE, 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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AF04 FDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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