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AU03 DRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,432 mi
Last recorded111,432 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,432 miles

1x jet blocked on o/s washer, wipers slightly noisy and slightly smear

exhaust flange cracked on one side ( still secure ), corrosion on underside components, corrosion on o/s of chassis towards front above body tray

no lock out from rear service brakes, handbrake noisy in RBT

o/s front lower - rear arm inner bush deteriorated, o/s front level sensor cracked and ball joint rusty, slight play in steering

o/s handbrake cable corroding and swollen, handbrake plastic mounting collars broken, rear brake hoses perishing

oil leak evident

rear tyres bald on inner edge and slightly starting to blister

Pass 15 Oct 2024 110,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 110,020 miles

1x jet not working on o/s washer

brake pipes corroding in places and some parts have been sprayed/undersealed

corrosion on underside - on front chassis, rear chassis by subframe mounting and rear springs mounting points, handbrake cable mounting brackets corroded ( o/s corroded away ), spare wheel well corroded

exhaust fixings corroded and thinning

noise inside rear discs/drums when spun, no lock out from rear service brakes, 20kg pulse o/s rear service brake and handbrake noisy in RBT

o/s front lower rear arm inner bush deteriorating

o/s handbrake outer cable split - corroding and swollen

oil leaks evident down both sides of engine towards rear ( going onto n/s exhaust manifold )

rear brake hoses perished ( o/s slightly more )

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2023 110,017 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM INNER BUSH DETERIORATED AND WEAK

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM INNER BUSH SPLIT/ UNBONDED AND WEAK

brake pipes corroding in places, most have been sprayed/ undersealed at rear

corrosion on underside on front chassis, rear chassis by subframe mounting, rear spring upper locators, handbrake cable mounting brackets ( o/s corroded away )

exhaust fixings corroded and thin

n/s rear spring corroded at bottom,

noise inside rear discs/drums, o/s rear has 30kg pulse and rear service brakes have no lock out

o/s front lower rear arm inner bushes deteriorating

o/s handbrake outer cable split and cable corroding / swollen

oil leak evident done both side of engine ( but oil on n/s manifold )

rear brake hoses perished ( o/s slightly more so )

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,732 miles

corrosion on underside brake pipes and parts undersealed

30kg pulse in o/s front

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACE

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT BACK PLATE INSECURE AT BOTTOM AND WEAK IN CENTRE

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM INNER BUSH DETERIORATED AND WEAK

STRONG ADVISE - O/S REAR SHOCK CORRODED

air con hose ferules in poor condition

corrosion on underside in places ( mainly front chassis, rear chassis by subframe mounting ), underside components corroding, handbrake cable guide mount bracket corroding away and rear spring locators corroding

exhaust fixings corroded and thinning

front pads low

n/s rear shock corroding at bottom

no backplate on o/s front

no lock out on rear service brakes

noise from engine ( alt belt area )

noise from inside rear discs ( handbrake shoes ), o/s has tight spot

o/s front lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated and outer ball joint has slight play/lift

rear brake hoses perished

small chips in screen

wipers smear screen

Fail 26 Aug 2021 106,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

30kg pulse from o/s front

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISAE - O/S FRONT TYRE BALD AND BLISTETED ON INNER EDGE

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACE

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT BACKPLATE INSECURE AT BOTTOM AND WEAK IN CENTRE

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM INNER BUSH DETERIORATED AND WEAK

STRONG ADVISE - O/S REAR SHOCK CORRODED

air con hose ferrule in poor condition

corrosion on underside brake pipes and parts undersealed

corrosion on underside in places ( mainly front chassis and rear chassis by subframe mounting ), underside components corroding, handbrake guide brackets corroding away and rear spring locators corroding

exhaust fixings corroded and thinning

front pads low

n/s rear shock corroding at bottom

no backplate on o/s front

no lock out from rear service brakes

noise form alternator belt area

noise from inside rear discs ( handbrake shoes), o/s has tight spot

o/s front lower rear arm inner bushes deteriorated and outer ball joint has slight play/lift

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres slightly worn and feathered on inner edge, nail in o/s rear

small chips in windscreen

wipers smear screen

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,949 miles

35kg pulse from o/s front and 10kg pulse from n/s front

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION ( O/S INNER FACE WORSE )

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT BACKPLATE IN HALF AND BOTH PARTS INSECURE

STRONG ADVISE - N/S TRACK ROD END GAITOR SPLIT ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT BACKPLATE LOWER HALF MISSING AND UPPER PART INSECURE

brake pipes at rear corroded in places and parts sprayed with underseal

corrosion on underside in places at rear ( rear sub frame mountings ), underside components corroding, exhaust fixings corroding away,

front pads low

n/s front lower front arm inner bush deteriorated

noise from alternator belt area

noise from inside rear discs ( where handbrake shoes are)

o/s front lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated and outer ball joint has very slight play

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

rear service brakes not locking out

small chips and small crack in zone 'A' of windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2020 105,949 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

35kg pulse from o/s front and 10kg pulse from n/s front

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION ( O/S INNER FACE WORSE )

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT BACKPLATE IN HALF AND BOTH PARTS INSECURE

STRONG ADVISE - N/S TRACK ROD END GAITOR SPLIT ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT BACKPLATE LOWER HALF MISSING AND UPPER PART INSECURE

brake pipes at rear corroded in places and parts sprayed with underseal

corrosion on underside in places at rear ( rear sub frame mountings ), underside components corroding, exhaust fixings corroding away,

front pads low

n/s front lower front arm inner bush deteriorated

noise from alternator belt area

noise from inside rear discs ( where handbrake shoes are)

o/s front lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated and outer ball joint has very slight play

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

rear service brakes not locking out

small chips and small crack in zone 'A' of windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 103,422 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all floor (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both tyres inner edges worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

front brake discs - inner face corroded

offside rear exhaust hanger snapped - system still supported

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,434 miles

STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

chip in windscreen in zone A

hand brake abit high

n/s rear tyre on 2mm, o/s rear tyre on 3mm (minimum 1.6mm)

o/s rear shock corroded

rear suspension and sub frame bushes starting to deteriorate

underside components has surface corrosion evident (more so at rear)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,198 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear and offside front brake discs corroding slightly

slight corrosion on underside componants at rear of vehicle

windscreen stonechipped

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,198 miles

nearside rear and offside front brake discs corroding slightly

slight corrosion on underside componants at rear of vehicle

windscreen stonechipped

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,030 miles

both side repeaters condensated

STRONG ADVISE exhaust centre section rear hanger on nearside corroded and broken free from exhaust. system still adequately supported at present

check coolant message flagging on display

exhaust system corroding

light corrosion on front and rear brake discs

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 14 Mar 2014 87,030 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

STRONG ADVISE exhaust centre section rear hanger on nearside corroded and broken free from exhaust. system still adequately supported at present

both side repeaters condensated

check coolant message flagging on display

exhaust system corroding

front tyres perishing, worn bias to inner edge (bald on inner edges) tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

light corrosion on front and rear brake discs

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,818 miles

both front tyres worn bias to inner edge

both rear tyres slightly feathered

chip in screen

esp ans bas defective message illuminated on dash

front bumper n/s and n/s front fog lamp cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,789 miles

chips in windscreen one in drivers vision in zone a aprox 10mm (maximum limit 10mm)

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front bumper cracked at bottom

full body tray fitted n/s and o/s

o/s front brake hose slightly chaffed

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corroded above rear diff

rear exhaust brackets badly corroded and front to rear joints corroded

return pipe for gearbox oil cooler in radiator badly corroded by radiator

slight damage to n/s side skirt at front

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

automatic transmission cooler pipes to cooler corroded

dash displaying coolant level check (level ok)

engine cover fitted

engine oil slightly overfilled

engine undertray and full underbody trays fitted

exhaust system corroded in places (hangers more so)

handbrake reserve low

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

play in both steering track rods or steering rack

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in offside front lower, rear balljoint

stonechip in windscreen

strong advise - windscreen wipers smear screen

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,609 miles

front wipers smeary

rear tyres worn to 2mm tread

stonechips in front screen

undertrays fitted

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front foglight glass broken.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front foglight glass broken.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to outer side wall of offside rear tyre.

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 46,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to outer side wall of offside rear tyre.

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

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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AU03 DRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU03 DRU, 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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AU03 DRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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