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DL04 ULK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 ULK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 88,163 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 88,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,086 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 12 May 2015 83,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 81,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,058 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 77,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2012 68,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,379 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,378 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 48,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 31,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 ULK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DL04 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

DL04 ULK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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