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FP54 ZFC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,022 mi
Last recorded94,022 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 ZFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MacPherson strut area corroded 30cm suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper cracked damage

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 brackets but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 91,598 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper been taped damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MacPherson sturt area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 91,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MacPherson sturt area corroded marked up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper been taped damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MacPherson sturt area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,662 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front bumper damage taped up

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 85,662 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front bumper damage taped up

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 75,549 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front bumper taped

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 64,264 miles

Nearside Front damage to Corner taped

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 64,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front damage to Corner taped

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,723 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,302 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 56,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,732 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,571 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket fractured.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting bracket fractured.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,528 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Offside rear branch of exhaust : mounting corroded / broken

Fail 13 Nov 2012 35,528 miles

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

Engine management warning light on

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

Offside rear branch of exhaust : mounting corroded / broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,207 miles

Offside front tyre : inner shoulder scrubbed

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,025 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,564 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,563 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,079 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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FP54 ZFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FP54 ZFC, 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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FP54 ZFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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