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S12 ADL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,519 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 79,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,184 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 6 Apr 2022 75,893 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,476 miles

Rear inner brake pads look thin(recommend closer inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,431 miles

Nearside parking brake lower effort than offside

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,578 miles

rear exhaust hangers rusted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,920 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,610 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,273 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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S12 ADL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S12 ADL, 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 S12 ADL registered?

S12 ADL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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