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SHZ 8242

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,621 mi
Last recorded125,621 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 8242
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 125,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 117,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 11,725 miles

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

exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,843 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 104,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,895 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 97,895 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,610 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,768 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 67,773 miles

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

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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SHZ 8242 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SHZ 8242, 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 SHZ 8242 registered?

SHZ 8242 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is SHZ 8242 safe to buy?

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