CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y8 GST

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,659 mi
Last recorded30,659 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 GST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 30,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 29,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 27,946 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 26,452 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 24,741 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 23,655 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 22,709 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 21,892 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 21,892 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 20,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip lower section of the screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 19,589 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,950 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,029 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 18,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,024 miles

FRONT LOWER UNDERSHIELD INSECURE

n/s and o/s/front outer edges of tread wearing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,504 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y8 GST is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y8 GST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y8 GST?

You can check the full history of Y8 GST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y8 GST registered?

Y8 GST is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is Y8 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 GST shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y8 GST have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y8 GST. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.