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KM04 GMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 GMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 98,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,912 miles

Exhaust corroded centre

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 96,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,577 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 94,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S AND N/S ()

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2022 92,484 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front rack arms have play ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x Tyres wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 92,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front rack arms have play ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x Tyres wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,662 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 87,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 83,189 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both standard blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mount to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,577 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

outer skin of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,093 miles

Front Exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is not insecure

MIL light on the dash

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 82,093 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is not insecure

MIL light on the dash

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,161 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mount cracked by gearbox but exhaust pipe still adaquetly supported

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,236 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 80,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,266 miles

n/s/f tyre has tread wearing off inner edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 75,301 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,079 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,086 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,996 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,996 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)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,921 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp glass broken

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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KM04 GMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM04 GMG, 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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KM04 GMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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