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H17 RSW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 74,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 71,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 69,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,724 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Alloy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Alloy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,617 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W PIRELLI P7 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 61,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W PIRELLI P7 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall

rear brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised

Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,917 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in center tread (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall

rear brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,857 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 49,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,479 miles

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,728 miles

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,183 miles

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 17 Jun 2011 39,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,031 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre punctured by nail and low on pressure

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,377 miles

offside front tyre inner tread wearing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,150 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 20,055 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)

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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H17 RSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H17 RSW, 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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H17 RSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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