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DC04 TPX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 TPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 87,780 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,973 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 86,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 80,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,125 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 63,535 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres perished on outer edges

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2013 56,894 miles

Both front brake discs are close to minimum.

Both front tyres` inner shoulder are worn.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 49,680 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,273 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,943 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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DC04 TPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DC04 TPX, 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

How do I check the history of DC04 TPX?

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What year was DC04 TPX registered?

DC04 TPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is DC04 TPX safe to buy?

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