2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · SS04 AFK
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 85,855 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS04 AFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 85,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS04 AFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (SS04 AFK) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 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: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SS04 AFK Mileage History
- 24/02/202479,586 mi
- 22/04/202582,524 mi+2,938 mi
- 22/04/202582,524 mi
- 23/04/202685,853 mi+3,329 mi
- 06/05/202685,855 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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