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HJ04 VTE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,939 mi
Last recorded158,939 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 158,939 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

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

Rear both side wing corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play on nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2021 158,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 153,617 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 142,461 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

nearside washer jet not working properly

Fail 10 Feb 2017 142,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

nearside washer jet not working properly

Pass 12 Feb 2016 125,479 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,040 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,862 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,708 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Slight misting of oil on differential

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,337 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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HJ04 VTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ04 VTE, 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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HJ04 VTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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