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DE04 MWD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 116,716 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 116,712 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 116,125 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 116,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,675 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,688 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,331 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 9 Nov 2016 87,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,970 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,168 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,296 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 49,296 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,368 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 MWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 DE04 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

DE04 MWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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