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HG04 UHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,109 mi
Last recorded92,109 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 92,109 miles

Centre prop shaft bearing rubber perished cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,606 miles

Central prop shaft centre bearing rubber starting to split

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 91,606 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 91,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 82,690 miles

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 82,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,872 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,733 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,768 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,899 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 UHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UHL, 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 HG04 UHL registered?

HG04 UHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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