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VX04 ZDG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,179 mi
Last recorded76,179 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,179 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,583 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,391 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses behind road wheels are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four chassis brace bars offside and nearside front and rear are corroded

offside and nearside sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,900 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,560 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 65,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/50x16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,747 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 58,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,959 miles

poor image on offside dipped beam aim

Fail 3 Aug 2017 52,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

poor image on offside dipped beam aim

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,932 miles

both front tyres perishing

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,171 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,281 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 42,281 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 40,154 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 39,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 38,442 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 38,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VX04 ZDG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX04 ZDG, 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 VX04 ZDG registered?

VX04 ZDG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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