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W500 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,732 mi
Last recorded75,732 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 74,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,705 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 72,705 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 70,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN NEAR TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN NEAR TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,276 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear has honeycombe efect background (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,439 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,832 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 20 Aug 2014 48,648 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,170 miles

hand brake outer case split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,493 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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W500 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W500 SLK, 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 W500 SLK registered?

W500 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is W500 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 SLK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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