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G23 DBM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 DBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 89,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,089 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,166 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 87,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,989 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 80,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,951 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,161 miles

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

Offside Front cracking

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

Pass 7 May 2015 69,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 65,980 miles

wipers leaving lines

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,466 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,560 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2010 64,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

WATER PUMP BADLY WORN AND IS LEAKING.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 54,948 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,253 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,491 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G23 DBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 G23 DBM, 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 G23 DBM registered?

G23 DBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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