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NNZ 1281

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,698 mi
Last recorded130,698 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNZ 1281
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 130,698 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 31 Oct 2025 130,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 122,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 114,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 106,461 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 106,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,663 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2019 95,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,894 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,897 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,231 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,255 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,255 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,430 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,936 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,451 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,198 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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NNZ 1281 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NNZ 1281, 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 NNZ 1281 registered?

NNZ 1281 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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