CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG54 NVK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,712 mi
Last recorded108,712 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 NVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 108,712 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,378 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 104,378 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear tail box mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Unrepairable puncture (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,060 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Fail 9 Feb 2024 102,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 101,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2021 100,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,988 miles

Central Rear Differential corroded

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

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

Plastic coverings obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2020 96,988 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Differential corroded

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

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

Plastic coverings obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2019 95,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 95,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,432 miles

Nearside Front road spring broken

Poor image both headlamps

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front road spring broken

Poor image both headlamps

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,902 miles

Nearside Front road spring end broken

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,566 miles

Near side front road spring broken

Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,456 miles

Near side front spring slightly broken

Pass 15 Nov 2014 58,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,267 miles

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

Off side front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,801 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 39,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,335 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 8 Nov 2010 19,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,983 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,949 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 11,568 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG54 NVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HG54 NVK, 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

How do I check the history of HG54 NVK?

You can check the full history of HG54 NVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG54 NVK registered?

HG54 NVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is HG54 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG54 NVK shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG54 NVK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG54 NVK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.