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OD02 MLD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,757 mi
Last recorded92,757 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOD02 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 92,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear main brakepipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 92,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear main brakepipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 89,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,389 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,826 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 76,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,465 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

transmission leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,488 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,755 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,474 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES KEEP A CHECK

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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OD02 MLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 OD02 MLD, 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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OD02 MLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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