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6831 DA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,466 mi
Last recorded84,466 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6831 DA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 84,466 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 80,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,915 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 78,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear park brake requires adjustment only just met requirements

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,835 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,752 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,126 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,819 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,689 miles

Front Brake pads worn

Nearside front and Both rear tyres tread depth nearing legal limit

Fail 28 Jul 2010 47,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pads worn

Nearside front and Both rear tyres tread depth nearing legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,348 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,406 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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6831 DA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6831 DA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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6831 DA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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