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PAZ 878

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,819 mi
Last recorded67,819 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 878
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 67,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 66,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 66,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,525 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,085 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both centre exhaust mounts corroded away/no longer connected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked and delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded around rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 65,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S steering rack gaiter has a large split/hole (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split around sidewall at start of tread - Cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective both centre exhaust mounts corroded away/no longer connected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked and delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded around rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,493 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear brackets broken off offside & nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,194 miles

All front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,935 miles

Exhaust mounting defective o/s/r hanger rusted away and broken of (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has small buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup and body has surface rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured door mirror repeater has water /condensation in it (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on out tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup and body has surface rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured door mirror repeater has water / condensation in it (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear brace rods mounting on spare wheel well very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the centre lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,442 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,761 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,074 miles

Central Rear both exhaust supports rusting away still attached

Central Rear exhaust cross brace rusting away still attached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 59,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,379 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,858 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty and worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,524 miles

esp warning at dash

o/s and n/s front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,985 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 49,287 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,140 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn in center low on tread

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,572 miles

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

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

Oil leak

plastic belly pan fitted

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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PAZ 878 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PAZ 878, 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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PAZ 878 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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