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EA54 ZXT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ZXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,563 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 85,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 76,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Fail 1 Feb 2018 75,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,531 miles

Rear exhaust brackets rusted off

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 70,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,362 miles

large undertray makes many parts hidden from view

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,966 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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EA54 ZXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EA54 ZXT, 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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EA54 ZXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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