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7738 NZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,409 mi
Last recorded72,409 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7738 NZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 72,409 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 72,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,183 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,473 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 70,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,556 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,160 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,887 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,929 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,927 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 50,147 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,446 miles

Advise the parking brake lever is almost at the end of its working travel may need slight attention!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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7738 NZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 7738 NZ, 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 7738 NZ registered?

7738 NZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is 7738 NZ safe to buy?

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