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LT04 BZS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 126,219 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber joint has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,751 miles

Front Shock absorbers slight corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low reading travel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers slight corroded

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 115,716 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear breake pipes right on bend rusting will clean up (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,369 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear breake pipes right on bend rusting will clean up (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,281 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 100,181 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust box in poor external condition

front exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken(dstill adequately supported)

n/s outer sill skirt damaged/distorted at jacking point rubber

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,181 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust box in poor external condition

front exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken(dstill adequately supported)

n/s outer sill skirt damaged/distorted at jacking point rubber

Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,353 miles

middle box on exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2014 95,352 miles

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

middle box on exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,627 miles

2X REAR ROAD SPRINGS BROKEN AT THE EXTREME ENDS

CENTRE EXHAUST V RUSTY

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,279 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,592 miles

N/S front tyre perished on outer side wall

O/S front tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 11 Feb 2009 58,592 miles

O/S front tyre perished on outer side wall

N/S front tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,693 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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LT04 BZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT04 BZS, 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 LT04 BZS registered?

LT04 BZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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