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DL04 RUH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

70,111 mi
Last recorded70,111 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arm component corroded

prop shaft centre bearing worn/perished

Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,822 miles

3rd stop part inop

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r ind faded

o/s/r hub bearing worn

prop shaft centre bearing worn/perished

slight transmission weep/eng oil weep

steering box sector shaft slight play evident

Pass 9 Mar 2023 53,242 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear brake back plates lightly corroded areas

rear brake flexi hoses lightly perished

Fail 9 Mar 2023 53,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear brake back plates lightly corroded areas

rear brake flexi hoses lightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,043 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 53,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,964 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 52,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 51,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

centre silencer rusted badly

steering damper slightly damp

Fail 21 May 2019 51,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

centre silencer rusted badly

steering damper slightly damp

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front steering damper slightly damp

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,601 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,959 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,668 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,875 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 41,875 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,663 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,436 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 31,436 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 28,796 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 28,796 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 23,174 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,224 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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DL04 RUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 DL04 RUH, 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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DL04 RUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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