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SN04 MVS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,820 mi
Last recorded102,820 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,820 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 96,407 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 96,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,690 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 89,448 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 88,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,550 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,264 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 83,195 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 80,139 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 78,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,961 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 73,960 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,734 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,734 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,349 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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SN04 MVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SN04 MVS, 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 SN04 MVS registered?

SN04 MVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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