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DX54 ZND

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,697 mi
Last recorded87,697 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ZND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,697 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 87,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,057 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,412 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,402 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,396 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 74,396 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault BAS (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,790 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 73,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,203 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,200 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements figures wrong colour and incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements figures incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,418 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Oil leaks from engine

Fail 16 Nov 2015 63,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,297 miles

offside front tyre perished in tread aarea and damage to inner side wall nearside reaar tyre perishing and tread wearing low

oil leaks from engine (evidence of oil on exhaust)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre perished in tread aarea and damage to inner side wall nearside reaar tyre perishing and tread wearing low

oil leaks from engine (evidence of oil on exhaust)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,988 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 52,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,977 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 52,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,735 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sheilds fitted to underside of car

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,791 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,201 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 26,085 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,016 miles

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

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 ZND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 DX54 ZND, 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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DX54 ZND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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