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P23 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,426 mi
Last recorded44,426 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 44,426 miles

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

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

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 May 2024 43,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 43,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 40,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 36,911 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,291 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,167 miles

BRAKE PIPES ON SOME SECTIONS NOT INSPECTED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

THE TYRES ARE DIFFRENT SIZES FROM BACK TO FRONT. THIS LOOKS NORMAL & IS LEGAL

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,224 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,913 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,417 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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P23 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P23 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 P23 SLK registered?

P23 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is P23 SLK safe to buy?

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