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RHZ 177

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,446 mi
Last recorded124,446 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 177
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 124,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,004 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 122,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 119,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 117,087 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 117,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 115,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/age related cracking/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 106,147 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/age related cracking/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 106,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 90,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,795 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,660 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,657 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 74,642 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,540 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,762 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,270 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 32,039 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 30 Jul 2007 27,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 27,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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RHZ 177 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RHZ 177, 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 RHZ 177 registered?

RHZ 177 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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