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MY04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,352 mi
Last recorded82,352 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 82,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 81,174 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,405 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,373 miles

Offside mirror deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes holed and cracking at v in pipes to rear silencers (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low ? (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,080 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes holed and cracking at v in pipes to rear silencers (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low ? (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,267 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,966 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,117 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,663 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,396 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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MY04 SLK 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 MY04 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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MY04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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