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M16 RBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,300 mi
Last recorded114,300 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 RBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 114,300 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 103,657 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 103,653 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,020 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2020 96,007 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front wipers not tested

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 May 2019 95,913 miles

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

Oil level low.

Fail 10 May 2019 95,887 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault bas also displayed! (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil level low.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Consider replacing.Close to tread wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Squeaky brakes/suspension?Advised investigate.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Track control arm.Marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge of tyre! Marked. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Consider replacing.Close to tread wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Squeaky brakes/suspension?Advised investigate.

Pass 11 May 2017 87,663 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,882 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2014 79,818 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,119 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust hanger deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,250 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,250 miles

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

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

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 3 Apr 2010 60,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 51,598 miles

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,847 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 RBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 M16 RBN, 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 RBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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