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MC04 DKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 DKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,146 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 102,146 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,946 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,812 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 82,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,086 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 81,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,537 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,110 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,110 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,415 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2013 65,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,410 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 62,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles broke up in exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,015 miles

REAR TYRES JUST LEGAL

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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MC04 DKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MC04 DKU, 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 MC04 DKU registered?

MC04 DKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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