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SS04 BMS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,830 mi
Last recorded24,830 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS04 BMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 24,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 24,823 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 24,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 24,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 24,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 24,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,434 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,989 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,018 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 22,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,971 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,466 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator lens on drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,730 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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SS04 BMS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SS04 BMS, 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 SS04 BMS registered?

SS04 BMS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SS04 BMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS04 BMS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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