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SG04 FYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,702 mi
Last recorded83,702 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 FYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 83,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 69,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 55,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,259 miles

Headlights poor b beam pattern

Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,520 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust skin corrodid

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe corroded and just clean off and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play middle / centre prop shaft bearing perished and small split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

both seat adjuster worn

exhaust out skin corroded

near side front washer jet one jet not working

rear number light corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,364 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,886 miles

*** EXHAUST CLAMP/FLANGE BOLTS BADLY CORRODED ***

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 42,886 miles

*** EXHAUST CLAMP/FLANGE BOLTS BADLY CORRODED ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,631 miles

*** EXHAUST SYSTEM, REAR SECTION CORRODED, INC RETAINING BOLTS ***

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** TAIL SILENCER *** (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,349 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 3.5MM , O/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 14 Jul 2015 37,349 miles

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

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 3.5MM , O/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AN D OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED..

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Fail 4 Sep 2009 18,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AN D OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED..

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,283 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 16,283 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,416 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,914 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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SG04 FYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG04 FYX, 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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SG04 FYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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