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X21 OWE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,784 mi
Last recorded36,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 OWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 36,784 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 35,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 34,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 33,267 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 33,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 30,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 29,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,916 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,708 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,484 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 7,899 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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X21 OWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X21 OWE, 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 X21 OWE registered?

X21 OWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is X21 OWE safe to buy?

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