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D3 DKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,814 mi
Last recorded45,814 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 DKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 45,814 miles

Engine and vehicle under trays/covers obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 16 Sep 2025 44,974 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 44,148 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,461 miles

Vehicle and engine under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,906 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor perishing to tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor perishing to tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 42,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle under trays fitted unable to fully check some components

Fail 24 Sep 2020 41,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle under trays fitted unable to fully check some components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,862 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INSIDE PART OF TREAD PATTERN

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,765 miles

vehicle and engine under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,577 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,683 miles

Cut In Offside Front Tyre Tread Surface

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,036 miles

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

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 1 Oct 2009 22,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,188 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,283 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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D3 DKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D3 DKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D3 DKJ registered?

D3 DKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is D3 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 DKJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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