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AG04 VZA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,722 mi
Last recorded107,722 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 VZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 107,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake not working efficiently may require adjustmant

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 103,739 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

long hand brake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2022 103,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,007 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 95,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,393 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,737 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake flexi slight surface cracking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 85,737 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake flexi slight surface cracking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 78,924 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 78,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 66,744 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2012 62,682 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,067 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,988 miles

Front discs worn.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 42,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Front discs worn.

SRS light on.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,804 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,804 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,129 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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AG04 VZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AG04 VZA, 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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AG04 VZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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