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MC04 DLD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,304 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,812 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 96,812 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 95,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 94,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 93,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 93,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,905 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 91,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,487 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 87,609 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mount not attached (system still supported)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 77,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 64,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,287 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre worn on inner egde

osr tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,554 miles

brake fulid level low

Fail 19 Sep 2012 58,554 miles

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

brake fulid level low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,647 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,561 miles

nearsdide rear tyre depth low

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge, close to canvas

Fail 1 Sep 2010 49,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre owrn on inner edge close to wearing through to canvas

nsr tyre tread low

osf inner sidewall split

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,995 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise low park brake effort n/s rear

Fail 6 Jul 2009 35,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,963 miles

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

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 DLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 MC04 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

MC04 DLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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