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H15 VCP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,226 mi
Last recorded114,226 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 VCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,226 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring surface corrosion

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

both track rod ends covers cracked perished

Fail 27 Feb 2023 114,207 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,590 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

slight corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe to hose

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,929 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,577 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,575 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,297 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 90,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,063 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,644 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,644 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,414 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,756 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 61,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,251 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,699 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 26 Jan 2009 38,461 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 38,461 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,047 miles

Advise left front tyre worn at outside extream edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,766 miles

Advise slight oil leak from steering damper.

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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H15 VCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H15 VCP, 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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H15 VCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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