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BF04 GZS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 GZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,491 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,087 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

slight play in steering arms

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

slight play in steering arms

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,266 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 35,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,152 miles

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)

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,453 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 5,880 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 3,959 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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BF04 GZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF04 GZS, 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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BF04 GZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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