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R29 DAS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,395 mi
Last recorded72,395 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 DAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (Inner facings) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2026 72,393 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (Inner facings) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,418 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Fail 3 Mar 2025 71,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,436 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,526 miles

high level brake light not working

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,311 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 65,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 63,793 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 61,198 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 60,943 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 57,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,755 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 54,754 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,100 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 51,055 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,433 miles
Pass 29 May 2011 42,136 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 38,263 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 31,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,280 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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R29 DAS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R29 DAS, 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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R29 DAS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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