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MB04 FZT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,637 mi
Last recorded49,637 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,637 miles

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

surface corrosion under car front and axle

Fail 29 May 2026 49,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

surface corrosion under car front and axle

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,572 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,498 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,780 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,634 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,634 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are cracking/perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,203 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,224 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,718 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,572 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)

Pass 17 May 2008 24,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 21,797 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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MB04 FZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MB04 FZT, 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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MB04 FZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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