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HC04 LPE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,917 mi
Last recorded56,917 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,917 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 56,900 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 56,759 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,582 miles

CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEND ON OUTER BRAKE PIPE RUSTY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEND ON OUTER BRAKE PIPE RUSTY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,079 miles

front and rear indicators pale in colour

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,374 miles

Slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,946 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,657 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,460 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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HC04 LPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HC04 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HC04 LPE?

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What year was HC04 LPE registered?

HC04 LPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HC04 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 LPE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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