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RAZ 8359

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,787 mi
Last recorded49,787 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 8359
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 49,787 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,869 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,069 miles

n/s/f tyre has been run flat

rattle from engine

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,269 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED/ NOT PROTECTING INGRESS OF WATER

Fail 8 Mar 2022 46,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged O/S & N/S (MINOR CRACKS) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED/ NOT PROTECTING INGRESS OF WATER

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged O/S & N/S (MINOR CRACKS) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,854 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Large amount of moisture in boot space

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 42,854 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Large amount of moisture in boot space

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,852 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched but not excessively and not affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,372 miles

Covers fitted, upper and lower, obscuring some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,346 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has an area of concentrated scratches within, and outside of, Zone 'A' NOT restricting driver's view

Fail 6 Mar 2017 38,346 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has an area of concentrated scratches within, and outside of, Zone 'A' NOT restricting driver's view

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,516 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,062 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 34,982 miles

light scratches to the offside lower windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2014 34,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,625 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,323 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,860 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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RAZ 8359 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RAZ 8359, 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 RAZ 8359 registered?

RAZ 8359 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is RAZ 8359 safe to buy?

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