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M500 GSS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 GSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,924 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 71,918 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,681 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,992 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,789 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 62,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,636 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,979 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 56,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,053 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 51,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,444 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,298 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,637 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,938 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 10 Dec 2009 30,631 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,954 miles

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 6 Dec 2007 19,389 miles

Nearside 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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M500 GSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M500 GSS, 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 M500 GSS registered?

M500 GSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is M500 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 GSS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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