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Y2 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,036 mi
Last recorded29,036 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 29,036 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 28,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 27,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,213 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,207 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm(camber ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm(camber ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 23,011 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror indicator lamp has water ingress but still working ok.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,879 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,725 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 15,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 6,252 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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Y2 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 Y2 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 Y2 SLK registered?

Y2 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is Y2 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 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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