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GU54 HBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,249 mi
Last recorded36,249 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 36,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 32,697 miles

Both steering rack gaitors deteriating

Pass 3 Aug 2023 32,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,969 miles

Central Front oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2021 31,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 31,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 31,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,359 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,506 miles

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have slight damage to outer tyre walls

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,536 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 16,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,759 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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GU54 HBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GU54 HBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU54 HBY registered?

GU54 HBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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The MOT history for GU54 HBY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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