2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · CX54 HPC

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 5 September 2025 at 95,708 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and shows no worsening mechanical concerns across the available history, with the vehicle clearing its last two tests cleanly after earlier minor administrative failures. Recorded mileage stands at 95,708 miles against an age of around 22 years, equating to a low average of roughly 4,350 miles per year. The data shows very limited annual use: between 13 October 2023 at 94,582 miles and 31 January 2025 at 95,568 miles the car covered only 986 miles across fifteen months. Two failed tests on 7 January 2025 (95,524 miles) and 11 October 2023 (94,577 miles) recorded no defects, indicating presentation or documentation issues rather than mechanical faults. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or structural decline. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. Low use over two decades can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and underbody components even where MOT advisories are absent. Verify the actual reason for the two zero-defect failures and confirm the car has not remained dormant for extended stretches that would degrade tyres, calipers, and fluid systems. The SLK's history suggests careful, light ownership, but physical checks on exhaust emissions and binding calipers remain prudent before purchase.