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CE04 HLP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,644 mi
Last recorded138,644 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 138,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended anchorage not attached (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant light on and fan running constantly

exhaust corrosion

front grill missing

offside front indicator cover missing

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 121,937 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 112,373 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel pipe slightly corroded under vehicle

middle exhaust box deteriorated and bracket fractured

slight condensation in nearside front headlight but beam pattern not effected

Pass 18 Aug 2018 111,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,510 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,453 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,566 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,249 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 101,249 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 90,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal slightly spongy

half of weld split on exhaust bracket

o/s/r and centre brake pipe rusty

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,855 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

half of weld split on exhaust bracket

o/s/r and centre brake pipe rusty

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,946 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,014 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,601 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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CE04 HLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE04 HLP, 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 CE04 HLP registered?

CE04 HLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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