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RRZ 1238

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRZ 1238
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 78,652 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 78,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 73,615 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 73,533 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output need buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover obscuring view (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover obscuring view (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays and sill covers obscuring view

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,979 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))

Rear Underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 61,978 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened X. 2 both chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,150 miles

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

vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,778 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,373 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 37,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 34,181 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 13,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,326 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 12,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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RRZ 1238 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 RRZ 1238, 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 RRZ 1238 registered?

RRZ 1238 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is RRZ 1238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRZ 1238 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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