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DE04 ZBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 103,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 102,085 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,423 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

middle section corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 99,423 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front section bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

middle section corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,518 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,698 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,863 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,333 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 31,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,750 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cracking.

n/s/r tyre wall cracking.

o/s/f tyre wall cracking.

o/s/r tyre wall cracking.

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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DE04 ZBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE04 ZBY, 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 DE04 ZBY registered?

DE04 ZBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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