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DE04 EBA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,816 mi
Last recorded37,816 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 36,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 36,598 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 36,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 36,523 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 36,437 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,610 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,814 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,935 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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DE04 EBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DE04 EBA, 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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What year was DE04 EBA registered?

DE04 EBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is DE04 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 EBA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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