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MC04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,896 mi
Last recorded43,896 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 43,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 41,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 40,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 38,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 36,274 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,772 miles

engine covers/ under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 31,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 27,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 27,160 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 27,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,061 miles

exhaust brackets deteriorated

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,104 miles

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre near wear indicators

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,370 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,110 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,733 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 15,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,413 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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MC04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MC04 SLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC04 SLK registered?

MC04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is MC04 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC04 SLK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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