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NR04 LZX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,045 mi
Last recorded143,045 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 LZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 143,045 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering box slight free play ()

Rear differential has a slight leak

Fail 29 Sep 2021 135,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering box slight free play ()

Rear differential has a slight leak

Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,803 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 129,788 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe corroded N/S/R Floor area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (F) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,099 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad low

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

some places under the vehicle covered with under seal

stone chip on zone A

under tray fitted

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 110,340 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,960 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres inner edges bald

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,640 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 74,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 64,046 miles

Front both sides wheel bearing slightly play

Rear centre exhaust box slightly corroded

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,291 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre geting close to wear indicators

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 54,291 miles

Centre Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Tyre size for referance is 205/55/16

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,875 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 9 Aug 2007 21,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,469 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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NR04 LZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NR04 LZX, 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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NR04 LZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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