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CF04 HZU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,045 mi
Last recorded91,045 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 HZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,045 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,394 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,394 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,333 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front,front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

earth wire broken on engine

outer layers of centre silencer corroded and broken

Fail 11 Aug 2020 81,592 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front,front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

earth wire broken on engine

outer layers of centre silencer corroded and broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front road wheel very corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

outer layers of centre silencer corroded and broken

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal feels spongy

centre silencer outer layers corroded and broken

Fail 9 Aug 2018 71,772 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal feels spongy

centre silencer outer layers corroded and broken

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,591 miles

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

centre rear silencer outer layers corroded and broken

Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,591 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre rear silencer outer layers corroded and broken

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,706 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe mounting corroded and cracked

outer layers of silencer corroded and broken

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust pipe mounting corroded and cracked

outer layers of silencer corroded and broken

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,353 miles

Bonnet catch seized

Exhaust system rusty and rear silencer outer casing seperating

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

Front brake discs and pads getting down

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

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,314 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

wear in front & rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,441 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust system rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2011 43,141 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,141 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,988 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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CF04 HZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CF04 HZU, 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 CF04 HZU registered?

CF04 HZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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