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RX54 ZDR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,315 mi
Last recorded121,315 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 121,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm- close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 121,302 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm- close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in areas from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 119,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in areas from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,395 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,238 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Diff mount worn

Fail 21 Mar 2023 117,230 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 115,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 111,669 miles

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

oil leaks front of engine

Pass 5 May 2020 108,564 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 103,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 97,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,545 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 91,543 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,899 miles

Both Front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 75,937 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 75,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

esp light on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,059 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,929 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,247 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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RX54 ZDR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX54 ZDR, 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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RX54 ZDR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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