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HD04 KGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,273 mi
Last recorded58,273 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 58,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering arm shock/damping device slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2024 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and sidewall damage tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 55,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no headlight aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no headlight aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and sidewall damage tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,170 miles

Nearside Front Water ingress in headlamp

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

n/s/f headlight has water ingress

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,513 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 49,513 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,733 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,756 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,020 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2010 31,114 miles

N/S/F Tyre scuffing and has a deep cut in tread pattern,not to cords.

O/S/F Tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,114 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

N/S/F Tyre scuffing and has a deep cut in tread pattern,not to cords.

O/S/F Tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,990 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,175 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 26,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,516 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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HD04 KGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HD04 KGU, 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 HD04 KGU registered?

HD04 KGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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