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FIG 490

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 490
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 135,485 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 132,932 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 129,803 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,557 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 125,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 108,468 miles

Light on boot lid not working

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 107,835 miles

Exhaust centre section mounts snapped off but exhaust not insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox sump corroded and leaking oil ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 107,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust centre section mounts snapped off but exhaust not insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox sump corroded and leaking oil ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2017 104,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to front flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to front flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox sump corroded at front and weeping oil ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis starting to corrode (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors starting to corrode (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 102,144 miles

Advise nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Advise underside body corrosion

Fail 3 May 2016 102,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Advise nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Advise underside body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,244 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,988 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear floor sections and brakepipes due to protective floor covers.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,659 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,955 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 49,015 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 49,012 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,118 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brakes noisey

front brake imbalance high

underside not fully checked (splash guards fitted)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 42,104 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brakes noisey

front brake imbalance high

underside not fully checked (splash guards fitted)

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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FIG 490 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FIG 490, 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 FIG 490 registered?

FIG 490 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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