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L300 TER

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,104 mi
Last recorded41,104 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 TER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 41,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue around under-side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue around under-side of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 36,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,102 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/40r18

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 34/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 34/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 34,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/40r18

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 34/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 34/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,399 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 Dot 34/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 34/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,308 miles

minor play to both front wheels

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,646 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 7,348 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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L300 TER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L300 TER, 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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L300 TER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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