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HD04 KNL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 112,007 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant link (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 106,757 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 106,744 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,183 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,605 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 92,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,298 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,948 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking to tread and inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 75,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking to tread and inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,093 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 34,093 miles

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

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

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

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 23 May 2014 32,226 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 32,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 25,717 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,111 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 23,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 19,621 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,487 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 KNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KNL, 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

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What year was HD04 KNL registered?

HD04 KNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is HD04 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD04 KNL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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