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N50 NEG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,623 mi
Last recorded95,623 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 NEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 93,308 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 93,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Came on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 90,614 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2024 90,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread - 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 84,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 80,478 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,556 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 79,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 77,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,942 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2013 52,942 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,366 miles

rear tyres wearing low in centre tread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

imbalance in parking brake

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,841 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,027 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 25,027 miles

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

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

front discs ridged

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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N50 NEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N50 NEG, 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 N50 NEG registered?

N50 NEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is N50 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 NEG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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