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SAM 66A

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,507 mi
Last recorded61,507 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 66A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,507 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 52,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,928 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,126 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear and near side rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 36,506 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cut to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,932 miles

windscreen a zone has damage and near 10mm limit

Fail 19 Nov 2010 29,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

windscreen a zone has damage and near 10mm limit

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,568 miles

front brake pads low

n/s rear tyre tread getting low

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,511 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SAM 66A is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SAM 66A, 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 SAM 66A registered?

SAM 66A is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is SAM 66A safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 66A shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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