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V7 GSW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,510 mi
Last recorded87,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 GSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 87,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2025 86,048 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 86,021 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut top (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2024 81,932 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,121 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2022 69,394 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under cover to floor

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,607 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 57,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge . tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,575 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,575 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,603 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,344 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,537 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,276 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 28,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 24,599 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,177 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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V7 GSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V7 GSW, 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 V7 GSW registered?

V7 GSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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