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BG04 ZBT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,914 mi
Last recorded201,914 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 201,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 201,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 191,243 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2024 177,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 162,158 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 144,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,001 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 130,001 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 73,964 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 73,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,051 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,093 miles

oil leak diff drive shaft

Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,093 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak diff drive shaft

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,205 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,014 miles

Nearside and offside front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,809 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,597 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,150 miles

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

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

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

front tyres 205/55016

rear tyres 255/50/16

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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BG04 ZBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG04 ZBT, 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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BG04 ZBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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