2004 Mercedes SLK 3.5L Petrol · BO53 MJW
2004 Mercedes SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 77,439 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BO53 MJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 77,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BO53 MJW Mileage History
- 08/09/202375,712 mi
- 11/09/202476,568 mi+856 mi
- 15/09/202577,382 mi+814 mi
- 16/10/202577,437 mi+55 mi
- 17/10/202577,439 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BO53 MJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes Slk (BO53 MJW) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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