2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · 2 JBD
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 47,761 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 JBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 47,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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2 JBD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (2 JBD) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
2 JBD Mileage History
- 17/03/202245,103 mi
- 23/03/202345,875 mi+772 mi
- 22/03/202446,149 mi+274 mi
- 25/03/202546,973 mi+824 mi
- 23/03/202647,761 mi+788 mi
Average of roughly 662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- M272 V6 Balance Shaft WearSerious
Early 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines used soft metal gears on the balance shaft. The gears wear down, altering engine timing and requiring a massive engine-out repair.
- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The complex folding hardtop uses multiple hydraulic cylinders that can leak as the seals age.
- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
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