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FNZ 7203

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

61,089 mi
Last recorded61,089 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 7203
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 61,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 55,299 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 55,295 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 55,295 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 54,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 54,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, slightly exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 51,808 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 May 2023 51,808 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 49,599 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted and plastic cover sills obscuring some components

Fail 20 May 2022 49,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted and plastic cover sills obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,340 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Feb 2021 49,340 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,172 miles

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

plastic cover sills and under tray fitted obscuring some components

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,661 miles

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

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

plastic cover sills and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,616 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,949 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,351 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 42,351 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,888 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,143 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,979 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres have cracks in outer side walls but not exposing cords

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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FNZ 7203 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FNZ 7203, 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 FNZ 7203 registered?

FNZ 7203 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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