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D1 UMA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,277 mi
Last recorded161,277 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 UMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 161,277 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion brake pipes and fuel lines as they travel under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 146,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward subframe mount. Corrosion near brake and fuel lines as they travel beneath vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 142,835 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 142,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,231 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 125,231 miles

Nearside Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. SEAT BELT INCORRECTLY ROUTED (10.1 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. SEAT BELT INCORRECTLY ROUTED (10.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,521 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 114,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,284 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 107,284 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 95,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,799 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,655 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,008 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,866 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,635 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,937 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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D1 UMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D1 UMA, 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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D1 UMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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