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SD04 SJD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,492 mi
Last recorded60,492 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,292 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle outer cover starting to deteriorate (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 58,292 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle outer cover starting to deteriorate (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 56,448 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Fail 8 Jul 2023 56,448 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 48,758 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,843 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 46,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,656 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 44,186 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,866 miles

EML light on

Pass 2 May 2017 40,198 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 40,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 May 2016 38,990 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 7 May 2015 37,360 miles

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

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

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

poss fault SRS light

Pass 12 May 2014 35,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,646 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 20 May 2011 29,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,619 miles

Minor engine oil leak at offside rear

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 19,619 miles

Minor engine oil leak at offside rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 16,297 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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SD04 SJD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SD04 SJD, 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 SD04 SJD registered?

SD04 SJD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is SD04 SJD safe to buy?

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