2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · FT04 TYY
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 73,369 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT04 TYY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 73,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT04 TYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (FT04 TYY) between July 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FT04 TYY Mileage History
- 10/07/200713,227 mi
- 16/07/200818,036 mi+4,809 mi
- 16/07/200818,036 mi
- 15/07/200922,992 mi+4,956 mi
- 14/07/201027,654 mi+4,662 mi
- 20/07/201132,395 mi+4,741 mi
- 19/07/201236,796 mi+4,401 mi
- 16/07/201341,065 mi+4,269 mi
- 22/07/201443,208 mi+2,143 mi
- 15/07/201545,282 mi+2,074 mi
- 15/07/201647,481 mi+2,199 mi
- 11/07/201750,377 mi+2,896 mi
- 02/07/201852,607 mi+2,230 mi
- 16/07/201955,201 mi+2,594 mi
- 03/07/202057,221 mi+2,020 mi
- 03/07/202057,221 mi
- 28/06/202158,266 mi+1,045 mi
- 30/06/202158,278 mi+12 mi
- 04/07/202264,614 mi+6,336 mi
- 04/07/202264,616 mi+2 mi
- 06/07/202367,855 mi+3,239 mi
- 18/07/202469,738 mi+1,883 mi
- 19/07/202469,739 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/202571,547 mi+1,808 mi
- 16/07/202673,369 mi+1,822 mi
Average of roughly 3,163 miles per year across 25 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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