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SF04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,924 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,666 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 87,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 85,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,007 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer croded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber starting to crack in tread pattern. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust clamp slack and causing rattle noise. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber starting to crack in tread pattern. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,264 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded

O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 65,551 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded

O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp burst at cat

exhaust corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Aug 2017 59,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp burst at cat

exhaust corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,971 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded and peeling

fuel pipes starting to corrode

sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 49,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,254 miles

2nd REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DE/SCALING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,377 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,366 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,142 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 21,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,377 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,601 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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SF04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SF04 SLK, 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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SF04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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