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DE54 HMC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 93,345 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge [just legal]

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid will not stay open

service light on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,549 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,549 miles

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 75,933 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside/Offside ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 75,933 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside/Offside ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,500 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 67,500 miles

Exhaust system insecure BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,130 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower ball joint (steel arm) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,498 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,697 miles

Front tyres slight cracking in tread

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,093 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 440,931 miles

exhaust bracket broken

front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 35,583 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper poor

oil leak(near gearbox)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,583 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper poor

oil leak(near gearbox)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,486 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 25 Oct 2007 22,298 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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DE54 HMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 DE54 HMC, 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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DE54 HMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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