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KW53 RMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,702 mi
Last recorded104,702 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 RMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,838 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 100,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,919 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,097 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,054 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,167 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Offside Front slight play at hub area

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,170 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 84,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,820 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,820 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,518 miles

EML light on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,294 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 64,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,919 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,919 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,361 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,488 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,310 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KW53 RMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KW53 RMZ, 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 KW53 RMZ registered?

KW53 RMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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