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H4 GDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,025 mi
Last recorded85,025 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,025 miles

under-side has body trims restricting inspection on some components

Pass 26 Apr 2025 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 81,625 miles

parking brake warning light staying on

sill covers and under bellys fitted

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 5 Apr 2024 81,625 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear diff (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake warning light staying on

sill covers and under bellys fitted

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 80,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,545 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 77,540 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,974 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,108 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,034 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,484 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,049 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,141 miles

nearside and offside front tyres show signs of cracking to their outer shoulders

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,696 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,410 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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H4 GDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H4 GDY, 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 H4 GDY registered?

H4 GDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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