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GIL 315

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,200 mi
Last recorded104,200 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 315
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 104,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both o.s + n.s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / arch arear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 96,877 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture in head light (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,141 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner

Bracket Holding Middle To Rear Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,375 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,373 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

washer partially inoperative

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2012 66,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2012 66,005 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,458 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight damage to ns bodywork

Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside exhaust forward mount bracket fractured

slight damage to ns bodywork

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,808 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

osf tyre worn badly on inner egde

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,244 miles

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON INNER EDGE(225/45/17)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,520 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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GIL 315 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GIL 315, 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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GIL 315 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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