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OU04 ZKP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,686 mi
Last recorded142,686 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,686 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

nearside front road spring corroding.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 142,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front tyre size 225/50/16, rear tyre size 205/55/16.

nearside front road spring corroding.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 137,539 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 137,539 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 122,701 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 122,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,640 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 105,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,790 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,330 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 65,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,702 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 51,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,001 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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OU04 ZKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU04 ZKP, 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 OU04 ZKP registered?

OU04 ZKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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