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Y18 DGP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 114,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers where they join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated +brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 110,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated +brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 106,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin !! 2mm !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,486 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 103,712 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 103,708 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 100,221 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 87,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,446 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,580 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 54,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,092 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,015 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 29,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011

Nearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 28,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,375 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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Y18 DGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y18 DGP, 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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Y18 DGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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