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OV04 PLF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 111,472 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers & Under-Tray Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 7 Dec 2024 109,546 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,445 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing

Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,871 miles

Central exhaust slightly corroded (outer shell)

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,058 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,319 miles

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

os front wheel bearing slight roughness and play

Fail 10 May 2013 76,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

os front wheel bearing slight roughness and play

Pass 15 May 2012 68,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 57,706 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 50,224 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 50,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 39,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,089 miles

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

Offside Front 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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OV04 PLF 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 82.6%.

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 PLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV04 PLF registered?

OV04 PLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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