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E4 EKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 EKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 108,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front lateral bars corroded and broken

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 108,969 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front lateral bars corroded and broken

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,506 miles

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

Front Lower cross brace bars corroded

Front backing plates deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

engine covers and plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2024 88,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,680 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 86,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 86,657 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail both sides inadequate welding repair to trailing arm mountings on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front of wheel arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 84,185 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,029 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,598 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,266 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,631 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,425 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,425 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

o/S/R exhaust hanger mount corroded away..

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,496 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,289 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 13,273 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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E4 EKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E4 EKE, 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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E4 EKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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