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AR03 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,405 mi
Last recorded73,405 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 73,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 73,405 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 71,932 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 71,932 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all very slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 62,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 60,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,891 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 57,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,268 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 31 Mar 2017 54,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,881 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,418 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 43,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,170 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 43,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,081 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 25,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AR03 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AR03 SLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR03 SLK registered?

AR03 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is AR03 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 SLK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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