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SOM 240

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,728 mi
Last recorded122,728 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOM 240
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,728 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s monitoring recomanded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 122,728 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s monitoring recomanded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 122,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 122,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside chips in windscreen

all tyres starting to perish

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 121,852 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight dampness inside n/s headlamp

Fail 3 Feb 2018 107,638 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight dampness inside n/s headlamp

Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,142 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to wear indicators

Nearside headlamp has condensation in lamp

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 90,346 miles

Nearside headlamp moist with condensation.

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,970 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,970 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,065 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,061 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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SOM 240 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SOM 240, 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 SOM 240 registered?

SOM 240 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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