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KR04 DGE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 DGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2024 87,571 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2023 85,511 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 83,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 83,654 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,685 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre/rubber splitting/perishing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

condensation in both head lights

Fail 20 Dec 2021 81,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre/rubber splitting/perishing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

condensation in both head lights

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,868 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge (various cuts aswell)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,799 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)

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 18 Mar 2016 69,724 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,901 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,900 miles

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

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,554 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,248 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,375 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,936 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 39,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,644 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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KR04 DGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KR04 DGE, 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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KR04 DGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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