2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · FH04 MSH
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 31,430 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH04 MSH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 31,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (59 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH04 MSH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (FH04 MSH) between August 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (59 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 113 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FH04 MSH Mileage History
- 01/08/200710,970 mi
- 02/08/200812,710 mi+1,740 mi
- 31/07/200914,943 mi+2,233 mi
- 09/08/201017,314 mi+2,371 mi
- 09/08/201119,513 mi+2,199 mi
- 09/07/201219,819 mi+306 mi
- 30/08/201320,639 mi+820 mi
- 01/08/201422,063 mi+1,424 mi
- 14/08/201524,268 mi+2,205 mi
- 17/08/201524,268 mi
- 18/08/201625,665 mi+1,397 mi
- 19/08/201625,665 mi
- 29/08/201726,299 mi+634 mi
- 29/08/201726,300 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/201827,060 mi+760 mi
- 26/11/201928,674 mi+1,614 mi
- 25/11/202028,922 mi+248 mi
- 08/12/202129,091 mi+169 mi
- 08/12/202129,091 mi
- 07/12/202229,204 mi+113 mi
- 19/12/202229,206 mi+2 mi
- 02/01/202429,416 mi+210 mi
- 29/01/202529,435 mi+19 mi
- 23/02/202631,430 mi+1,995 mi
Average of roughly 1,102 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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