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N3 NGD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,080 mi
Last recorded80,080 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 NGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 80,080 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,232 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded ()

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower corrosion throughout suspension and braking components

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

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion at top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,923 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower arm cover fitted unable to check for corrossion

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm coverfitted unable to check for corrossion

Fail 24 Oct 2023 76,923 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lower arm cover fitted unable to check for corrossion

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm coverfitted unable to check for corrossion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,272 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 76,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,257 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,257 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,704 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,398 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 65,398 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,185 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,643 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,347 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 60,347 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,944 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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N3 NGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N3 NGD, 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 N3 NGD registered?

N3 NGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is N3 NGD safe to buy?

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