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YJ04 ZEE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,566 mi
Last recorded112,566 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ZEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 112,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,769 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 104,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 104,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall with load on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

bonnet gas strut faulty

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Sep 2020 93,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

bonnet gas strut faulty

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2018 84,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,616 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 82,616 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,340 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 80,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 12 May 2014 77,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 12 May 2014 77,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 24 May 2013 70,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust bolts on joint slightly coroding

Pass 24 May 2013 70,515 miles

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

exhaust bolts on joint slightly coroding

Fail 28 May 2012 64,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 64,145 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 55,569 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,113 miles

ADVISE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET HALF SNAPPED OFF

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,113 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

ADVISE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET HALF SNAPPED OFF

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side rear side and stop light off but came back on when lamp was tapped lightly not gone out since.

Fail 21 Feb 2009 35,680 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,489 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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YJ04 ZEE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YJ04 ZEE, 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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YJ04 ZEE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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