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H18 XTB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,883 mi
Last recorded150,883 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 XTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 150,883 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged O/S & N/S (MINOR CRACKS) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 150,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH O/S & N/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged O/S & N/S (MINOR CRACKS) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 142,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 136,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 121,547 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,997 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,576 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,712 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,379 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,824 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,226 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 16,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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H18 XTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 H18 XTB, 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 H18 XTB registered?

H18 XTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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