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RV04 PZN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,021 mi
Last recorded120,021 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 PZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 120,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 115,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 114,471 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 114,471 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,014 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 113,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,703 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,674 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 108,674 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,817 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 102,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 100,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 84,880 miles

Engine Managment Light On

Fail 3 Dec 2011 83,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,563 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Front pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Dec 2010 68,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine managment light on

low level coolant light on

Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,334 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine Management light illuminated

Front pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,850 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,850 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,019 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing on inner wall.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,491 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RV04 PZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 RV04 PZN, 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 RV04 PZN registered?

RV04 PZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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