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PAO 171P

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,870 mi
Last recorded91,870 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAO 171P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 91,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,125 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,581 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support bracket has rotted and snapped away and second, is heavily corroded but hasn't broken away at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake shoes are heavily rubbing inner of drum on free wheel rotation

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support bracket has rotted and snapped away and second, is heavily corroded but hasn't broken away at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,504 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,970 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn/ pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,362 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 53,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 46,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,663 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 22,517 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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PAO 171P is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PAO 171P, 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 PAO 171P registered?

PAO 171P is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is PAO 171P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAO 171P shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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