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DA04 MFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,761 mi
Last recorded74,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 74,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,278 miles

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

Front tyres damaged on sidewall kerbing rings

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 67,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyres damaged on sidewall kerbing rings

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,535 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

exhaust corroded in general

tyres cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2021 63,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded in general

tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,448 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 61,448 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes on floor area in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 59,513 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes on floor area in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 59,380 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes on floor area in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded in general

Fail 16 Jan 2018 56,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded in general

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,475 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded in general

Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded in general

Pass 22 May 2015 51,635 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 51,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jun 2014 49,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,469 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,710 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,440 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,967 miles

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

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

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 MFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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