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OV04 CDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,801 mi
Last recorded28,801 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 CDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 28,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 27,537 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 26,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 26,044 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 26,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 22,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 20,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,105 miles

Rear coil spring worn both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 19,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring worn both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,496 miles

nearside front tyre showing early signs of wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,488 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,096 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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OV04 CDZ 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 OV04 CDZ, 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 OV04 CDZ registered?

OV04 CDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is OV04 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 CDZ 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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