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VNZ 6474

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,728 mi
Last recorded54,728 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 6474
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 54,728 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 54,725 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,124 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 53,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 44,589 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. badly cracking. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 44,581 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both. badly cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. badly cracking. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,886 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,880 miles

undertrays fitted, limiting view

Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,635 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner nearing 2mm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 17,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 7,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 7,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 6,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 6,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 5,360 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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VNZ 6474 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNZ 6474, 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 VNZ 6474 registered?

VNZ 6474 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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