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PE04 DVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,032 mi
Last recorded69,032 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,032 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,029 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,340 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 63,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,156 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 59,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,228 miles

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

corrosion of exhaust system

Fail 7 Feb 2020 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,618 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 45,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,526 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 43,526 miles

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

Front bumper loose at o/s wing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,731 miles

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

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 11 Feb 2016 39,757 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 39,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,833 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre's cracking round tread 225/45/17(91w)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,240 miles

o/s mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,379 miles

all tyres split+perrishing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,305 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 6,098 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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PE04 DVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PE04 DVG, 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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PE04 DVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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