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RY04 GZD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,817 mi
Last recorded152,817 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 GZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 152,817 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 152,621 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 152,469 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 149,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 143,890 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 143,890 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 140,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 137,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 134,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 134,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,948 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 129,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

esp light on

Pass 18 Jun 2016 124,784 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 124,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 113,397 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 97,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,999 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,363 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,398 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 40,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,817 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,180 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 25,164 miles

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

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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RY04 GZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RY04 GZD, 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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RY04 GZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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