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M18 MDH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 MDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 78,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 78,112 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 78,108 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,655 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 76,393 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,737 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 64,712 miles

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

high levelbrake light inop

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,447 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 64,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 64,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,844 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 54,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,603 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,557 miles

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 2 May 2013 31,997 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,162 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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M18 MDH 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 77.8%.

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 M18 MDH, 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 M18 MDH registered?

M18 MDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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