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EHS 850

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,119 mi
Last recorded80,119 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 850
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,904 miles

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,283 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 77,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,110 miles

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

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

steering damper leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,227 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,774 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,057 miles

Offside Front wiper split on end

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,507 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,231 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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EHS 850 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EHS 850, 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 EHS 850 registered?

EHS 850 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is EHS 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 850 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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