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HF04 EAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,665 mi
Last recorded52,665 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 52,665 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 52,665 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,066 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 51,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,742 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,012 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 16 Feb 2023 49,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,929 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,251 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers & Engine Undertray Fitted.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 46,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Both Sides Sills Covers & Engine Undertray Fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,063 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,505 miles

Front Both Side, inner steering arms has ply.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 41,505 miles

Front Both Side, inner steering arms has ply.

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,961 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,735 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,771 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

exhaust rusty

o/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,409 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,006 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,985 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,236 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,045 miles

oil leak from engine

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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HF04 EAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF04 EAJ, 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 HF04 EAJ registered?

HF04 EAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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