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HF04 XHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 XHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,506 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall surface cracking

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall surface cracking

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age (surface cracking on sidewalls)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 104,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age (surface cracking on sidewalls)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 102,119 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 100,282 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 100,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,548 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,832 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,416 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in right front indicator lense

gear box has an oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in right front indicator lense

gear box has an oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,981 miles

Front tyres getting low, o/s bald on inner edge.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Stone chips in screen.

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 XHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HF04 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

HF04 XHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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