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DN04 GHG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,862 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

front brakes have sign's of slight binding ( looks like car has been stood ).

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2025 81,862 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

front brakes have sign's of slight binding ( looks like car has been stood ).

under trays fitted

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,277 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and minor leak

General underbody corrosion

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,827 miles

Slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,186 miles

slight corrosion of underneath vehicle

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,786 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 66,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,425 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,173 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,522 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,036 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,569 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 34,563 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 30 Jul 2010 29,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,798 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,118 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 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

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

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The MOT history for DN04 GHG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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