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HJ54 OTW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,697 mi
Last recorded40,697 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,634 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,718 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,811 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,985 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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HJ54 OTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HJ54 OTW, 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 HJ54 OTW registered?

HJ54 OTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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The MOT history for HJ54 OTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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