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BP04 TZD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,847 mi
Last recorded130,847 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 130,847 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,585 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 127,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,539 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,008 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 118,005 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,972 miles

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

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

deterioration to exhaust middle box

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,414 miles

centre exhaust box deteriating

Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust box deteriating

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,663 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,597 miles

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

exhaust centre box showing some deteriation

Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,688 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,254 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,133 miles

WARNING: Deep cut to nearside rear outer road tyre wall Recommend replacing as it may be dangerous at a later date!!

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,516 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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BP04 TZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP04 TZD, 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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BP04 TZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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