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R200 SPG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,183 mi
Last recorded115,183 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 SPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,474 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides 2 rear to front sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 110,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 109,006 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 108,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 108,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,791 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,465 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 105,448 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 May 2016 101,602 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,718 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 90,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 86,231 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,692 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 71,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,179 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,161 miles

srs light on

wear on all brake discs

wear on front tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,441 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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R200 SPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 R200 SPG, 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 R200 SPG registered?

R200 SPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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