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GU04 EER

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,670 mi
Last recorded84,670 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 EER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 84,670 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmision sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,714 miles

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 9 Nov 2020 73,189 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 73,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,756 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,715 miles

front brake pads getting a little low

slight freeplay at steering wheel

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play front steering damper

Pass 25 Oct 2014 55,479 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,616 miles

Slight play in steering nearside and offside

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering nearside and offside

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,509 miles

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

condensation in both headlamps

long split in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,423 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,070 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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GU04 EER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GU04 EER, 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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GU04 EER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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