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PM04 CEM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 CEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,910 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 107,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 107,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 106,681 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 106,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 101,753 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2017 96,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear exhaust mounts missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 May 2017 96,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear exhaust mounts missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,359 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall and worn on edges

n/s rear wheel inner rim repaired

Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall and worn on edges

n/s rear wheel inner rim repaired

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 81,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,888 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,917 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 65,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,629 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,999 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,210 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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PM04 CEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PM04 CEM, 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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PM04 CEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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