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SK02 FLU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,048 mi
Last recorded121,048 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 FLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 118,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,847 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 117,847 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened body to rear suspension bracing bar corroded and holed on the underside near the inner sill . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 117,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside front corner of rear sub-frame corroded , extensively holed and weakened , nearside front corner of rear sub-frame corroded , holed and weakened -Rear Sub-frame required, not repairable . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on . (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 117,594 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 117,437 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 117,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,417 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 115,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,121 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 104,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,788 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,784 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 78,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,359 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,834 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,579 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,829 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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SK02 FLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 SK02 FLU, 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 SK02 FLU registered?

SK02 FLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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