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PEW 783

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,349 mi
Last recorded27,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEW 783
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 27,349 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 27,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 27,185 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 27,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,608 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 26,542 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,141 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components on the engine bay

under tray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2019 26,140 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components on the engine bay

under tray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,102 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

under tray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,460 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

undertray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,573 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under vehicle brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,618 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,565 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 9,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 9,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 7,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 6,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,447 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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PEW 783 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PEW 783, 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 PEW 783 registered?

PEW 783 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for PEW 783 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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