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RL04 BXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,081 mi
Last recorded67,081 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 BXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 67,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the suspension arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded around the suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded around the suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the suspension arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,007 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 55,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,442 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 53,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,476 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,584 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,737 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,240 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,903 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 27,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,179 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,237 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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RL04 BXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RL04 BXZ, 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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RL04 BXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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