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GX04 ZFM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,806 mi
Last recorded104,806 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 ZFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 104,806 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 104,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,166 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,166 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,614 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 101,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking running from brake flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front under tray fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,462 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front outer tread slightly worn on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel damaged

offside rear wheel damaged

slight damage offside front wheel

Fail 24 Feb 2014 91,219 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel damaged

offside rear wheel damaged

slight damage offside front wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 71,671 miles

Belly pan fitted

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

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,639 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,846 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,334 miles

Belly pan fitted

Damage to nearside rear wheel

Full sill covers fitted

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

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,736 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

chunk missing from n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2007 29,719 miles

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

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

chunk missing from o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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GX04 ZFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX04 ZFM, 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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GX04 ZFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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