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GU04 BGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,817 mi
Last recorded78,817 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 BGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,817 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,493 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 75,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 71,213 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,318 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,297 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 57,297 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,011 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 52,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55v16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,237 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,684 miles

Handbrake lever has excessive movement

Noise from driver door hinge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 26,684 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has excessive movement

Noise from driver door hinge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,175 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,988 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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GU04 BGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU04 BGZ, 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 GU04 BGZ registered?

GU04 BGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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