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FC04 UDH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,080 mi
Last recorded43,080 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 43,080 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 43,080 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 40,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 39,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 23,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,386 miles

Advise all for tyres ten years old, beginning to deteriorate badly.

Advise front and rear number plates deteriorating.

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,465 miles

age related hairline cracks in all tyre walls (original tyres - dot 03)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

age related hairline cracks in all tyre walls (original tyres - dot 03)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,845 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 14,159 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near side wiper rubber clearing is poor

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,159 miles

Near side wiper rubber clearing is poor

Fail 27 Mar 2008 13,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,128 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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FC04 UDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 UDH, 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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FC04 UDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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