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M16 OBR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,698 mi
Last recorded89,698 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 OBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 89,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 89,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 84,289 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 79,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 78,608 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 78,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working near side and off side (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,503 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,473 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 69,452 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,264 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,992 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Engine cover + under panels fitted

o/s/f jacking bung missing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,962 miles

Both boot struts weak.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f jacking bung missing.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,682 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish with age

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 41,680 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres starting to perish with age

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,836 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f jacking bung missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,343 miles

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

o/s/f jacking point damaged

rear brake application requires attention

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,865 miles

see advisory sheet 495162891124

Fail 11 Jul 2011 30,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs worn

outer sills covered

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,118 miles

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

front discs worn/pitted

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,481 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

small stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,196 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges.Conti 205/55/16v

unable to fully check hydraulics due to wet conditions

Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,717 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight ridge on inner surface of front discs

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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M16 OBR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M16 OBR, 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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M16 OBR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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