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DC53 OAZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,050 mi
Last recorded59,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 OAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 59,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 53,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 53,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,404 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WAll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 52,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WAll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 51,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,237 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,629 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 49,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure OS/R EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,956 miles

Nearside Rear Hanger missing but exhaust secure

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,327 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 48,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,468 miles

nearside + offside front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 41,295 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre appoaching wearbars

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,558 miles

Ns/r tyre down to 2.5mm

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,071 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,576 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,429 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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DC53 OAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DC53 OAZ, 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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DC53 OAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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