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DG04 XKF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,036 miles

underbody corroition

Fail 4 Dec 2025 82,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corroition

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,956 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 79,955 miles

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

Lower underbody front to rear has surface rust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,822 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 79,821 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,272 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 72,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 72,681 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres also cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 72,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres also cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,932 miles

Front Under tray is fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible brake hose, to front section. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible hose, to across rear axle to front section. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Plastic under tray is fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

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

Rear Brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,940 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,560 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,129 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,811 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,529 miles

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)

offside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,971 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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DG04 XKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKF, 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 DG04 XKF registered?

DG04 XKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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