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SLK 350C

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,284 mi
Last recorded81,284 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 350C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 72,708 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 64,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 61,755 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,211 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,210 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 47,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

windsreen scoured by wiper blade in zone "a".

Pass 29 May 2013 43,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,193 miles

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

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

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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SLK 350C is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SLK 350C, 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 SLK 350C registered?

SLK 350C is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is SLK 350C safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLK 350C shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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