2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · E6 APD
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 37,344 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E6 APD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 37,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E6 APD Mileage History
- 01/11/20076,914 mi
- 24/11/20089,013 mi+2,099 mi
- 25/11/200910,945 mi+1,932 mi
- 09/11/201013,036 mi+2,091 mi
- 16/02/201218,448 mi+5,412 mi
- 27/02/201320,358 mi+1,910 mi
- 09/04/201422,877 mi+2,519 mi
- 25/03/201523,839 mi+962 mi
- 26/03/201523,853 mi+14 mi
- 31/03/201625,902 mi+2,049 mi
- 04/04/201727,500 mi+1,598 mi
- 04/04/201727,500 mi
- 09/04/201828,632 mi+1,132 mi
- 03/04/201930,083 mi+1,451 mi
- 16/06/202031,096 mi+1,013 mi
- 26/01/202131,296 mi+200 mi
- 17/01/202233,333 mi+2,037 mi
- 20/01/202334,233 mi+900 mi
- 19/01/202435,090 mi+857 mi
- 21/01/202535,996 mi+906 mi
- 23/02/202535,999 mi+3 mi
- 13/02/202637,344 mi+1,345 mi
Average of roughly 1,664 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
E6 APD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (E6 APD) between November 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
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