2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · GJ04 YLC
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 78,883 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GJ04 YLC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 78,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GJ04 YLC Mileage History
- 23/07/200719,095 mi
- 11/07/200827,225 mi+8,130 mi
- 13/07/200936,775 mi+9,550 mi
- 26/07/201043,995 mi+7,220 mi
- 27/06/201151,877 mi+7,882 mi
- 04/01/201253,839 mi+1,962 mi
- 09/01/201357,569 mi+3,730 mi
- 02/01/201453,702 mi-3,867 mi
- 02/01/201453,705 mi+3 mi
- 02/01/201569,648 mi+15,943 mi
- 02/01/201673,440 mi+3,792 mi
- 10/03/201673,477 mi+37 mi
- 22/02/201776,026 mi+2,549 mi
- 23/07/202678,878 mi+2,852 mi
- 19/08/202678,883 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,134 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GJ04 YLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (GJ04 YLC) between July 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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