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EN04 FYH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 FYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 55,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,416 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,496 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front wheel bearings have slight play (adjustable). (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

prop shaft bearing rubber perished

Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,753 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))

exhaust joint rusty

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Jul 2022 48,753 miles

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

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))

exhaust joint rusty

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,060 miles

Front steering shock damper leaking

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s rear brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s front wheel bearing slight play

steering box slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,697 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 41,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,675 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 40,675 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 39,776 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,335 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 35,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,556 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 28,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,859 miles

Front and rear tyre are perishing

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 11 Jun 2007 20,822 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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EN04 FYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EN04 FYH, 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 EN04 FYH registered?

EN04 FYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is EN04 FYH safe to buy?

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