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H12 ELW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,577 mi
Last recorded75,577 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 75,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,761 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 72,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,563 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 64,774 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 64,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,786 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 60,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 46,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,184 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 37,195 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 30,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 30,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 26,327 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)

Fail 23 May 2012 26,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 4,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,653 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,455 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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H12 ELW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H12 ELW, 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 H12 ELW registered?

H12 ELW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is H12 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 ELW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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