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SG04 VZD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,292 mi
Last recorded52,292 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 VZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 52,292 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 52,222 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,796 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,924 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp condensated and deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation, and deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 34,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 33,282 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 33,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 32,458 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 32,458 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,135 miles

nearside front headlamp condensation

Fail 16 Nov 2015 30,135 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front headlamp condensation

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,584 miles

nearside front headlamp has condensation

offside front headlamp has condensation

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,359 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 27,359 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 26,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,066 miles

offside of windscreen has crack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,387 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 12,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,962 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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SG04 VZD 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 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 SG04 VZD, 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 SG04 VZD registered?

SG04 VZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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