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AO04 HYB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,174 mi
Last recorded61,174 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,174 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 60,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,977 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,635 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,322 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,804 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,648 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 41,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,941 miles

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 10 Mar 2009 32,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,934 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)

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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AO04 HYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO04 HYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO04 HYB?

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What year was AO04 HYB registered?

AO04 HYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is AO04 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 HYB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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