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DF04 DFF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 103,306 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 103,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 97,962 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 97,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,798 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,169 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,065 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,892 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 71,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,948 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,948 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,125 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,211 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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DF04 DFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF04 DFF, 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 DF04 DFF registered?

DF04 DFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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