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DX54 ZBT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,065 mi
Last recorded47,065 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ZBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 46,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,422 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not rough or noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 40,698 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 40,679 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,195 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,549 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 38,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,614 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,380 miles

plastic outter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,475 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 21,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,125 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,138 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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DX54 ZBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX54 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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What year was DX54 ZBT registered?

DX54 ZBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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