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E16 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,017 mi
Last recorded42,017 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,017 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 41,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,735 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 35,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 35,384 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,327 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 32,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,612 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Dec 2010 26,013 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,094 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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E16 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E16 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.

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What year was E16 SLK registered?

E16 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is E16 SLK safe to buy?

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