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V33 DJF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,219 mi
Last recorded129,219 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 DJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,219 miles

Both rear number plates dim. Coolant level warning light on. Exhaust corroded.

Fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 129,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Both rear number plates dim. Coolant level warning light on. Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor. Exhaust corroded.

Fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 126,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sills covered,under tray fitted.exhaust slightly corroded.o/s/n/s/front jacking point missing.oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2025 126,293 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

sills covered,under tray fitted.exhaust slightly corroded.o/s/n/s/front jacking point missing.oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2024 124,093 miles

Both front headlamp lens slight poor condition + exhaust slight corrosion.

Under trays fitted / sign of engine oil leak.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 120,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Aug 2022 117,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 105,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 105,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,027 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 97,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,330 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,802 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,782 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,366 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,921 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,874 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,870 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,208 miles

Bonnet catch siezed.....lubricated and freed off, all ok.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,143 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 18,143 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre has fatigue in sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,115 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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V33 DJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V33 DJF, 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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V33 DJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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