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L1 DKS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,354 mi
Last recorded58,354 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 DKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 58,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,749 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 56,717 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes behind covers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,030 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 48,030 miles

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

front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,047 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,330 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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L1 DKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L1 DKS, 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 L1 DKS registered?

L1 DKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is L1 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 DKS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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