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DL04 TLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,264 mi
Last recorded53,264 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 TLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,264 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 53,264 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,253 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 50,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,994 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 43,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 40,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x16 on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 37,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,321 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,475 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 24,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,073 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 16,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,961 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,913 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 12,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 TLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL04 TLZ, 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 DL04 TLZ registered?

DL04 TLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is DL04 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL04 TLZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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