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E4 MRC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,351 mi
Last recorded14,351 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 14,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 14,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 14,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 13,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 13,562 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,319 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,222 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 13,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,809 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 12,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,220 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 11,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service light on

Pass 16 May 2013 10,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 10,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 10,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2011 10,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2010 9,419 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,390 miles

Nearside front brake will need attention in the near future

Undershield fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,511 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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E4 MRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E4 MRC, 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 E4 MRC registered?

E4 MRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is E4 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 MRC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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