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DG04 ECG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,368 mi
Last recorded91,368 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 ECG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 91,368 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,141 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded heavy

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Central heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear body stays corroded heavy

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/f and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f and both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f and rear suspension arms corroded heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f hubs corroded heavy and calipers

Nearside Front and o/s/f shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 90,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Central heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear body stays corroded heavy

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/f and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f and both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f and rear suspension arms corroded heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f hubs corroded heavy and calipers

Nearside Front and o/s/f shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust box outer skin corroded heavy

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/f and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f body stays and both rear corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r and areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken.

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 85,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,414 miles

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 9 Jul 2015 76,439 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet hydraulic strut weak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,357 miles

Bonnet support stay weak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,437 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 49,609 miles

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 4 Mar 2010 41,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,345 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DG04 ECG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG04 ECG, 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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DG04 ECG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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