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GX53 DFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,863 mi
Last recorded42,863 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 43,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,080 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 40,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,929 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 37,929 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall heavily perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall heavily perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust bracket cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,674 miles

Condensation in O/S headlamp

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,803 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 27,803 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,493 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 23,238 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,170 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,079 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 10,966 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,966 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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GX53 DFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX53 DFY, 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 GX53 DFY registered?

GX53 DFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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