2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · W40 TJH
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 49,938 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W40 TJH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 49,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W40 TJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (W40 TJH) between December 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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 (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
W40 TJH Mileage History
- 10/12/200722,749 mi
- 29/11/200825,988 mi+3,239 mi
- 14/12/200928,355 mi+2,367 mi
- 01/12/201030,652 mi+2,297 mi
- 28/11/201134,639 mi+3,987 mi
- 27/11/201236,900 mi+2,261 mi
- 28/11/201339,250 mi+2,350 mi
- 27/11/201439,952 mi+702 mi
- 27/05/201640,792 mi+840 mi
- 25/05/201742,255 mi+1,463 mi
- 25/05/201742,255 mi
- 25/05/201843,036 mi+781 mi
- 21/05/201944,155 mi+1,119 mi
- 22/05/201944,155 mi
- 30/06/202045,354 mi+1,199 mi
- 20/05/202145,679 mi+325 mi
- 10/05/202246,823 mi+1,144 mi
- 11/05/202246,823 mi
- 19/05/202347,215 mi+392 mi
- 14/05/202447,883 mi+668 mi
- 19/05/202549,089 mi+1,206 mi
- 12/05/202649,938 mi+849 mi
Average of roughly 1,476 miles per year across 22 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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