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T18 DHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,415 mi
Last recorded78,415 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,415 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 76,030 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 65,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,405 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,087 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,881 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,616 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 55,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,720 miles

Central exhaust supports poor and corroded

Engine/undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,486 miles

Engine/undercovers fitted

Exhaust supports corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 51,486 miles

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

Engine/undercovers fitted

Exhaust supports corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,138 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,407 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,482 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 36,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,863 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 31,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,386 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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T18 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T18 DHJ, 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 T18 DHJ registered?

T18 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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The MOT history for T18 DHJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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