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K3 ASG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,680 mi
Last recorded67,680 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 ASG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 67,680 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 67,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 63,830 miles

Offside Rear exhaust clamp fractured

Fail 6 Nov 2024 63,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,581 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 60,581 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate slightly insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 57,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 57,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 50,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 50,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,579 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 47,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint goes up into the hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 43,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,421 miles

exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 40,417 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 18,142 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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K3 ASG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K3 ASG, 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 K3 ASG registered?

K3 ASG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is K3 ASG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 ASG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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