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EA04 HHP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 HHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount from the gearbox is broken due to corrosion where it meets the pipe, but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are quite low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 4 brace bars underneath vehicle are quite corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp unit has moisture inside

Offside Front fog lamp not working/lamp not working

Offside Front osf wing corrosion/any sharp edges covered by tape

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel pipes are rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2023 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes are corroded where it joints the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are quite low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp unit has moisture inside

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hose has rusty ferrules and the rubber hose is cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working/unit broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel pipes are rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,231 miles

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint split

front fog blown

Fail 9 Dec 2021 70,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint split

front fog blown

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,670 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2019 66,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,415 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 27 Jul 2017 59,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,241 miles

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

Offside Front spot lamp glass broken

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,501 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,304 miles

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 18 Jul 2014 51,302 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,135 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 43,276 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,122 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 39,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,394 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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EA04 HHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA04 HHP, 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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EA04 HHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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