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YC04 ZJB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,896 mi
Last recorded50,896 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 ZJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,896 miles

Front front underside of vehicle corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake pipes, suspension components,chassies covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,774 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,414 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,372 miles

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

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

bonnet stay does not support bonnet

Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,793 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 29,792 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,268 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 11,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres = 3.0 mm. approx.

battery acid leak

coolant warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,186 miles

all tyres = 3.0 mm. approx.

battery acid leak

coolant warning light on

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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YC04 ZJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC04 ZJB, 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 YC04 ZJB registered?

YC04 ZJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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