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MEZ 2308

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,642 mi
Last recorded122,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 2308
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 122,642 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ns steering ideler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,542 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

Fail 15 Dec 2021 117,542 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,460 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover perished/ splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,318 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 104,309 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering system ball joints

Fail 11 Feb 2017 94,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering system ball joints

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,649 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and rear wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

slight play in steering system ball joints

Fail 4 Feb 2016 85,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front and rear wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

slight play in steering system ball joints

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 54,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,247 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 27,247 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,925 miles

chunk out of osf tyre side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,103 miles

cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

deep cut on side wall on o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,170 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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MEZ 2308 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MEZ 2308, 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 MEZ 2308 registered?

MEZ 2308 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MEZ 2308 safe to buy?

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