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DP04 AAA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 82,939 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 78,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,464 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear of vehicle

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,319 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 59,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 55,291 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 55,291 miles

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 49,312 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 45,530 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 42,491 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 40,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,535 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,113 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,075 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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DP04 AAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DP04 AAA, 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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DP04 AAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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