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ND54 ZBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,570 mi
Last recorded81,570 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 ZBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 81,528 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,254 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,341 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,207 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 68,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 66,073 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 66,073 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,449 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 64,449 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,601 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 63,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2012 55,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2011 50,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 39,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,651 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,535 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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ND54 ZBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ND54 ZBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND54 ZBZ registered?

ND54 ZBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is ND54 ZBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND54 ZBZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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