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E6 APD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,344 mi
Last recorded37,344 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 APD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2025 35,999 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2025 35,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 31,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 27,500 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,902 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,853 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 23,839 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 9 Apr 2014 22,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,358 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,036 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,945 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 9,013 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 6,914 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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E6 APD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 E6 APD, 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 E6 APD registered?

E6 APD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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