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A20 HSN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,724 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 98,724 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 98,517 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 6.65% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,899 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light remains on

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,286 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear close to legal limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2016 95,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres starting to wear close to legal limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 93,496 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,548 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,750 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front lower bumper damaged.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,487 miles

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

front bumper damaged.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,487 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front bumper damaged.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,466 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower bumper damaged.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,880 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 26,880 miles

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

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

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

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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A20 HSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A20 HSN, 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 A20 HSN registered?

A20 HSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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