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S23 GHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 GHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 107,612 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 101,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,809 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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

OSF washer jet partially blocked.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,116 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 May 2011 64,068 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 62,915 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 61,611 miles

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

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

Radiator insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,436 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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S23 GHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S23 GHA, 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 S23 GHA registered?

S23 GHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is S23 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 GHA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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