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HG04 HDN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,757 mi
Last recorded75,757 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 HDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,757 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,149 miles

surface rust throughout

Pass 2 Apr 2020 73,305 miles

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

Front and rear subframes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 71,118 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 71,117 miles

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,296 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,490 miles

all metal brake pipes oxidising and slight corrosion in places

both rear tyres worn on inside edge and close to wear indicators

front brake discs worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,400 miles

RATTLE INSIDE CENTRE EXHAUST SECTIONS.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 53,457 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,915 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2012 49,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 44,293 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on limit

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,043 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 35,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,990 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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HG04 HDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HG04 HDN, 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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HG04 HDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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