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BF54 ZGP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 103,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Close to no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 99,035 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 99,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,136 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 95,109 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 85,646 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 85,646 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,455 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,151 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

centre brake lamp disconnected

only just passed park brake test

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,437 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 84,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,120 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,854 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,594 miles

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 20 Sep 2011 39,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,762 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,703 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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BF54 ZGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BF54 ZGP, 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 BF54 ZGP registered?

BF54 ZGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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