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RD04 ZVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 ZVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 71,201 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 71,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,552 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 70,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 64,388 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 64,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,467 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 55,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,149 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,143 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 45,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both licence plates deterioraing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,343 miles

both licence plates deterioraing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,245 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,685 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,685 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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RD04 ZVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RD04 ZVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD04 ZVT registered?

RD04 ZVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is RD04 ZVT safe to buy?

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