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S1 FBS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,446 mi
Last recorded103,446 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 FBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 103,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 103,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,809 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 101,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,671 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 92,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4k (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3k (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 76,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4k (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3k (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,590 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,363 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 19,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S1 FBS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S1 FBS, 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 S1 FBS registered?

S1 FBS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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