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SLK 831

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,259 mi
Last recorded56,259 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 831
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,123 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,420 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,786 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,786 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 831 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 831, 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 831 registered?

SLK 831 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SLK 831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLK 831 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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