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H12 OLT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 OLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear ABS SENSOR LOOSE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 82,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear ABS SENSOR LOOSE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear abs sensor bolt loses

Pass 24 Jan 2024 75,671 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,878 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 71,878 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 68,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 61,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 61,645 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 53,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,542 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres starting to wear low in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 47,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres starting to wear low in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,560 miles

near side front fog light lens cracked

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 39,239 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 39,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,019 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 30 Apr 2015 30,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,530 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 16,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,582 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,258 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 OLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H12 OLT, 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 OLT registered?

H12 OLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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