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DA02 MPA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,856 mi
Last recorded96,856 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 MPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,856 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 96,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 96,512 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 96,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 96,018 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,522 miles

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp beam output slightly reduced

Fail 10 Jun 2020 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp beam output slightly reduced

Fail 30 Apr 2020 95,487 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Will come on will not stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside foremost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside excessive wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear Y section pipe to rear silencers has fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,845 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,991 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,991 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,656 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is bald on inner edge but not part of the main tread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,533 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is bald on inner edge but not part of the main tread

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,651 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,287 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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DA02 MPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DA02 MPA, 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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DA02 MPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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