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S900 SLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,524 mi
Last recorded57,524 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 SLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 57,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 55,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,556 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,002 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,123 miles

front pads low

Fail 21 Nov 2016 41,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,905 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 29,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,774 miles

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

full lower vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,608 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 19,110 miles

noisey rear brakes

Fail 28 Nov 2009 19,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noisey rear brakes

Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,963 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,604 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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S900 SLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S900 SLY, 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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S900 SLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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