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FC04 HBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,725 mi
Last recorded103,725 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 103,725 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,245 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2023 98,115 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,383 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,941 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 79,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,885 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 77,856 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,404 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 76,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,254 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 54,300 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 46,722 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 10 Jan 2009 38,956 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,169 miles

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

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

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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FC04 HBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FC04 HBJ, 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 FC04 HBJ registered?

FC04 HBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is FC04 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC04 HBJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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