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FHE 1L

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,940 mi
Last recorded121,940 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHE 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 121,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 120,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 112,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,693 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 110,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,227 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,227 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,901 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,877 miles

Play in n/s front suspension lower ball joint.

Rear exhaust hanger corroded through.

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Small crack in centre of windscreen.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,917 miles

Chip in centre of windscreen.

n/s front lower suspension track control arm (Rear arm) has play in ball joint.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 75,913 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Chip in centre of windscreen.

Slight blow from rear section of exhaust at 'y' joint. Borderline MOT pass.

n/s front lower suspension track control arm (Rear arm) has play in ball joint.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,167 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,443 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 28,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,361 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)

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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FHE 1L is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHE 1L, 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 FHE 1L registered?

FHE 1L is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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