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A8 DDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,841 mi
Last recorded37,841 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 37,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 35,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/slightly worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 35,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 34,087 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 34,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 32,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 30,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,230 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,325 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,176 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 24,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,480 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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A8 DDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A8 DDY, 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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What year was A8 DDY registered?

A8 DDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is A8 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 DDY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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