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DN04 GCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 GCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,100 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine [coolant level was low-have topped up] ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2025 116,099 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rear of engine [coolant level was low-have topped up] ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm-- showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing inner edge wear---3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2024 102,309 miles

Central exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Offside Front wheel arch damage

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,862 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 77,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 75,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 72,180 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 67,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 62,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 49,515 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 45,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 45,627 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,002 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 33,981 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 27,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,236 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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DN04 GCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DN04 GCZ, 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 DN04 GCZ registered?

DN04 GCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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