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MT04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,703 mi
Last recorded55,703 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 55,703 miles

Both front tyres have minor age related cracking

Offside front forward suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 55,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres have minor age related cracking

Indicator/wiper stalk defective

Offside front forward suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,885 miles

Offside side repeater damaged

Wiper/indicator combination stalk defective but all functions working

Fail 12 Nov 2024 49,635 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))

Offside side repeater damaged

Wiper/indicator combination stalk defective but all functions working

Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,827 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyre pressure light is on

underside tray fitted ,has damp of oil

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,717 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 22 Nov 2021 40,419 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 40,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,955 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre on 2 mm may require to attention

underside tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,899 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides has slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil level low,may require to attention

Pass 2 Nov 2018 25,409 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover insecure,may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner sidewall ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 25,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover insecure,may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner sidewall ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,734 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,298 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 10,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 7,449 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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MT04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT04 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.

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What year was MT04 SLK registered?

MT04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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