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W3 SCS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,813 mi
Last recorded99,813 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 SCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,813 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN AND PERISHED INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 17 Mar 2025 98,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,137 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 87,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,629 miles

CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE. NOTABLY REAR SUBFRAME

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,908 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside handbrake effort 50% of the offside - STRONGLY RECCOMEND ATTENTION

Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,306 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,578 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

N/S/R tyre on legal limit - advise replacement.

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

O/S/F inner tyre on legal limit - advise replacement, eneven wear.

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)

Sill covers fitted.

Underbody covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,517 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted.

Underbody covers fitted.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,852 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 14,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,577 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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W3 SCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W3 SCS, 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 W3 SCS registered?

W3 SCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is W3 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 SCS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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