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M200 SMF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 SMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 142,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 142,933 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 138,604 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 138,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 137,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 134,607 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 132,945 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,816 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 129,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 127,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 121,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,002 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 110,319 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,810 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 89,205 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 89,199 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,526 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,558 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 44,558 miles

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

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)

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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M200 SMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M200 SMF, 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 M200 SMF registered?

M200 SMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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