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BD04 ZXX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,362 mi
Last recorded104,362 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 ZXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 104,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 99,548 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre treads have cracking/perishing evident and tread depths are wearing low (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 99,945 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre treads have cracking/perishing evident and tread depths are wearing low (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 80,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s front treads cracking/perishing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 69,952 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 69,952 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 67,274 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 63,042 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 63,040 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leaking oil (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 61,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 58,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,197 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 52,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,905 miles

noise from the nsr handbrake

Pass 14 May 2012 39,698 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 39,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 34,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2009 26,295 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 20,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,714 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,683 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit (2mm)

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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BD04 ZXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD04 ZXX, 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 BD04 ZXX registered?

BD04 ZXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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