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GY04 ZPX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,538 mi
Last recorded88,538 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ZPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 88,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 88,525 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,210 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,729 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 66,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres cracked and perished

signs of corrosion underside but not holed

Fail 30 Dec 2017 66,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear tyres cracked and perished

signs of corrosion underside but not holed

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,889 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 59,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 59,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,879 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,214 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,190 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,125 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 48,124 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,765 miles

slight play nsf suspention ? ,front number plate damaged.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cuts in offside front tyre inner side wall

front brake pads wearing low(inner)

slight front brake judder

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,833 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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GY04 ZPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY04 ZPX, 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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GY04 ZPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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