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GX54 ZVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,628 mi
Last recorded55,628 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 ZVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 55,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end of (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 55,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end of (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 51,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 47,782 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 47,782 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 47,482 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 42,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,484 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 24,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 19,267 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 10,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 10,783 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GX54 ZVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX54 ZVE, 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 GX54 ZVE registered?

GX54 ZVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for GX54 ZVE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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