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BD04 DGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,768 mi
Last recorded119,768 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 DGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 119,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 119,767 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 105,168 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 105,168 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 94,414 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 92,866 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 92,865 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 91,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,401 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 89,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,853 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,717 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,506 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 77,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall cracks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge and has sidewall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Under body trays fitted unable to view under body

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,351 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2013 73,211 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disks worn

srs light on

Fail 29 Jul 2011 55,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disks worn

srs light on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disks worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,313 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,503 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,575 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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BD04 DGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD04 DGV, 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 BD04 DGV registered?

BD04 DGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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