2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · MS04 SLK
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 77,138 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS04 SLK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 77,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS04 SLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (MS04 SLK) between September 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened has 2 holes caused by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”.
MS04 SLK Mileage History
- 19/09/200725,899 mi
- 30/03/200931,060 mi+5,161 mi
- 26/03/201034,717 mi+3,657 mi
- 26/03/201034,717 mi
- 22/06/201036,931 mi+2,214 mi
- 11/06/201139,434 mi+2,503 mi
- 11/06/201241,424 mi+1,990 mi
- 20/06/201343,080 mi+1,656 mi
- 29/05/201444,464 mi+1,384 mi
- 16/06/201444,504 mi+40 mi
- 11/06/201551,774 mi+7,270 mi
- 20/06/201658,537 mi+6,763 mi
- 30/05/201763,842 mi+5,305 mi
- 04/06/201867,423 mi+3,581 mi
- 04/06/201867,423 mi
- 11/05/202071,747 mi+4,324 mi
- 11/05/202172,524 mi+777 mi
- 01/06/202273,804 mi+1,280 mi
- 07/09/202374,984 mi+1,180 mi
- 09/12/202475,690 mi+706 mi
- 03/01/202575,775 mi+85 mi
- 24/02/202677,135 mi+1,360 mi
- 06/03/202677,138 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,775 miles per year across 23 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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