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SK53 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,095 miles

Rear Both shock casings corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,768 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,416 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,353 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,952 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,785 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2017 57,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 53,559 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 53,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 44,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,669 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,889 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 16,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,326 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,385 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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SK53 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SK53 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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What year was SK53 SLK registered?

SK53 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is SK53 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK53 SLK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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