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PX04 VZW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,683 mi
Last recorded52,683 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 VZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 52,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,544 miles

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

Offside Front headlight cloudy image ok

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight cloudy image ok

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 5 Aug 2022 52,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front headlight cloudy image ok

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 31 Jul 2021 52,053 miles

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

Offside Front headlight cloudy image ok

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,569 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 9 Aug 2017 48,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,729 miles

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

Front wipers deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,488 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 27 Mar 2012 43,085 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 43,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,545 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,968 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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PX04 VZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX04 VZW, 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 PX04 VZW registered?

PX04 VZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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