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LR04 DGY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 DGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 104,463 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 101,789 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 101,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim .RS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim.RS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working new bulb!? (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 101,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,255 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes have very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 99,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes have very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,468 miles

centre exhaust rust

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear light unit damage

nearside washer not working

slight play in steering

Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust rust

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear light unit damage

nearside washer not working

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,716 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust rust

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear light lens damage

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust and flange rust

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,520 miles

rear brakes worn

wipers in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,520 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes worn

wipers in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2014 80,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

ns/osf tyres inner edges worn

nsr tyre 2mm inner sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,259 miles

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

ns/osf tyres inner edges worn

nsr tyre 2mm inner sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 71,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,013 miles

nearside rear number plate light dim in operation

rear footbrakes low effort. front to rear ratio brake effort high at front

Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear number plate light dim in operation

rear footbrakes low effort. front to rear ratio brake effort high at front

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,124 miles

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Windscreen stone chipped .

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,493 miles

Play in both lower ball joints.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,493 miles

Play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 23 Sep 2007 44,807 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,471 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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LR04 DGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR04 DGY, 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 LR04 DGY registered?

LR04 DGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LR04 DGY shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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