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DF04 HFG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,952 mi
Last recorded64,952 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,952 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mount play

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 64,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mount play

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,714 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 61,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 55,116 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,956 miles

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 51,675 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,121 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 38,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 18,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,590 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 HFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

DF04 HFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DF04 HFG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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