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YH04 ZNL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 ZNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 83,743 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,105 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,557 miles

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,752 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center silencer in poor condition [not blowing]

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,756 miles

steering idler slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2019 77,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering idler slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,368 miles

Nearside Front steering drop arm has slight play in its bush

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,054 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside high beam poorly aligned

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,250 miles

Centre exhaust section rusty

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2015 67,250 miles

Centre exhaust section rusty

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,022 miles

exhaust centre section rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,960 miles

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

Fuel pipe (front to rear) has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust outer casing slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,316 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,966 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 16,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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YH04 ZNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YH04 ZNL, 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 YH04 ZNL registered?

YH04 ZNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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