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SA04 ZBP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,404 mi
Last recorded40,404 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 ZBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 40,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 40,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,906 miles

central exhaust box corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,404 miles

Front front suspension corroded

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,976 miles

exhaust has corrosion middle box

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 38,969 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washers not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,480 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,800 miles

Both rear brake pipes have been poorly made and fitted. Touching parts of the vehicle in places.

Front Front pipe poorly made and fitted.

Front Number plate is cracked.

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)

Nearside Front washer is partially blocked

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

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)

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

Rear Corrosion on rear sub frame in various places.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 36,800 miles

Both rear brake pipes have been poorly made and fitted. Touching parts of the vehicle in places.

Front Front pipe poorly made and fitted.

Front Number plate is cracked.

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)

Nearside Front washer is partially blocked

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

Rear Corrosion on rear sub frame in various places.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,984 miles

Centre Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 34,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,770 miles

Nearside Rear inner cv boot is wet in grease

Offside Front track rod end wet in grease

Offside Rear inner cv boot is wet in grease

Fail 27 Aug 2015 33,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner cv boot is wet in grease

Offside Front track rod end wet in grease

Offside Rear inner cv boot is wet in grease

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,201 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2011 22,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 22,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 19,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,171 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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SA04 ZBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SA04 ZBP, 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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SA04 ZBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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