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AR04 APR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,447 mi
Last recorded29,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 APR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 29,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Feb 2022 28,971 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,692 miles

park brake travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 28,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

park brake travel

Fail 20 Nov 2018 28,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

park brake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2017 26,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 25,919 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,794 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 23,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,741 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 17,630 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,477 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,469 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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AR04 APR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AR04 APR, 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 AR04 APR registered?

AR04 APR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is AR04 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 APR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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