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DA04 MEV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 103,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust box outer skin slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 100,213 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin slight corrosion

Front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

O/S front lower ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,330 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 98,324 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 96,768 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 96,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,160 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 95,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 95,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake effort 16%.

Fail 17 May 2018 95,389 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake effort 16%.

Pass 15 May 2017 95,063 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 95,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 91,607 miles

Nearside headlamp condensated

Fail 6 May 2016 91,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 13 May 2015 88,097 miles

n/s/ washer in op

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 84,957 miles

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 22 May 2013 81,953 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 81,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,868 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,867 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,873 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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DA04 MEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DA04 MEV, 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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DA04 MEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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