2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · M22 OBS
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 70,131 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M22 OBS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 70,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M22 OBS Mileage History
- 21/05/200822,782 mi
- 23/04/200926,519 mi+3,737 mi
- 13/05/201031,183 mi+4,664 mi
- 18/05/201136,543 mi+5,360 mi
- 08/05/201243,731 mi+7,188 mi
- 07/05/201351,532 mi+7,801 mi
- 13/05/201456,671 mi+5,139 mi
- 05/05/201558,243 mi+1,572 mi
- 16/05/201659,385 mi+1,142 mi
- 18/05/201760,950 mi+1,565 mi
- 17/05/201862,374 mi+1,424 mi
- 16/05/201964,389 mi+2,015 mi
- 13/05/202066,399 mi+2,010 mi
- 27/05/202167,285 mi+886 mi
- 23/05/202268,228 mi+943 mi
- 31/05/202268,261 mi+33 mi
- 22/05/202368,823 mi+562 mi
- 21/05/202469,454 mi+631 mi
- 21/05/202569,975 mi+521 mi
- 22/05/202569,985 mi+10 mi
- 13/05/202670,131 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 2,634 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
M22 OBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (M22 OBS) between May 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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