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SG04 VWE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

107,346 mi
Last recorded107,346 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 107,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 97,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 81,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills covered

Pass 6 May 2023 79,125 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 77,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,334 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 73,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,061 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,846 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,410 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2013 47,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 41,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,016 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 VWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SG04 VWE, 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 SG04 VWE registered?

SG04 VWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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