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EF04 ZKD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,754 mi
Last recorded151,754 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 151,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 126,638 miles

Chip in screen

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,893 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 120,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres have low tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,041 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 101,039 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,804 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,804 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,569 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 24 Nov 2011 71,076 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,090 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,043 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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EF04 ZKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF04 ZKD, 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 EF04 ZKD registered?

EF04 ZKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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