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GU04 GLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,618 mi
Last recorded61,618 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 GLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,618 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 60,281 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 59,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 59,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,565 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,411 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,411 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 55,373 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 54,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,318 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,318 miles

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

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 16 Apr 2014 50,720 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,792 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

large under trays

remove sticker from windscreen in centre dash/board tray

Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

large under trays

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,612 miles

osf head lamp damaged slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,328 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 GLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GLY, 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 GU04 GLY registered?

GU04 GLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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