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FT04 NKL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,862 mi
Last recorded92,862 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 NKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,458 miles

Nearside Front side repeator lence is damamged

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 87,922 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 74,648 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 66,296 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 66,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,459 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,794 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,984 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 48,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,787 miles

sill and underbody covers

Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,302 miles

wipers leaving lines

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers over outer sills

plstic covers under vechile

Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,332 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers leaving lines

Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,441 miles

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

wipers leaving lines

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,950 miles

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

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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FT04 NKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FT04 NKL, 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 FT04 NKL registered?

FT04 NKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is FT04 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 NKL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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