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DN04 GFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,835 mi
Last recorded100,835 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 100,835 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 100,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On the straight arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearside and Offside exhaust hanger broken on rear but exhaust system still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 95,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 91,518 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 86,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mount broken but system still supported.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,078 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 73,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,566 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noise from park brake when applied

Fail 27 Feb 2018 48,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noise from park brake when applied

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 34,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,935 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 18,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 2,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 2,364 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 GFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN04 GFE, 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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DN04 GFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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