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MD53 ZHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 ZHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,839 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread 2.5 mm and worn on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensated and reducing beam image

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear clamp missing 2 bolts and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre tread 2.5 mm and worn on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensated and slightly reducing beam image

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished and splitting

Offside Rear nail in tyre

all wheel arches corroded

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

steering damper for steering box has a slight leak

steering damper for steering box has a slight leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished and splitting

Offside Rear nail in tyre

all wheel arches corroded

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

steering damper for steering box has a slight leak

steering damper for steering box has a slight leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,480 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,732 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

rear brake pipes greased ,not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Aug 2015 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

rear brake pipes greased ,not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,375 miles

1/3 of nearside front wing mirror indicator inop

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

high rise brake light inop

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear pads 4mm

Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,900 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm tread

offside rear tyre 4mm tread

slight haze around steering damper

washer fluid level low light on dash, topped up and bottle leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,900 miles

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm tread

offside rear tyre 4mm tread

slight haze around steering damper

washer fluid level low light on dash, topped up and bottle leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,290 miles

front pads low

Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,722 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,543 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 40,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,784 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 14 Jun 2007 26,799 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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MD53 ZHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MD53 ZHW, 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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MD53 ZHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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