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H3 RDU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,281 mi
Last recorded71,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 RDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 71,281 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 71,281 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,758 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,141 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,762 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,017 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 51,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,793 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,912 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 43,912 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (where they go under the floor covers) (3.6.B.2c)

floor covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,341 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,212 miles

Nearside park brake lower effort may need attention for next mot.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,317 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Mar 2011 24,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,612 miles

nearside front tyre slight perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre badly perished and cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,104 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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H3 RDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H3 RDU, 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 H3 RDU registered?

H3 RDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is H3 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 RDU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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