CarVerify

Free Car Check

DJ03 OWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,728 mi
Last recorded78,728 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,728 miles

Car under sealed at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,270 miles

Car under sealed at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2025 78,270 miles

Car under sealed at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 77,570 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 77,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 76,738 miles

Car under sealed at time of test

Pass 6 May 2022 75,387 miles

car undersealed at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2022 75,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 73,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,290 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,290 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear petrol pipe corroded slight leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded close to suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake effort only just met 17% low effort nearside

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,528 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 64,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,293 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,724 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 25 Jun 2013 42,804 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 42,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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 16 Jun 2012 37,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,018 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 26,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,253 miles

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,176 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DJ03 OWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DJ03 OWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DJ03 OWL?

You can check the full history of DJ03 OWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DJ03 OWL registered?

DJ03 OWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is DJ03 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ03 OWL shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DJ03 OWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DJ03 OWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.