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HJ54 PFD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,824 mi
Last recorded154,824 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 PFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 154,824 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2021 148,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 148,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 137,781 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 137,381 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 127,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 127,289 miles

Slight play in front bearings.

Underbody guards fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 123,891 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,803 miles

NS rear brake back plate touching disc.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,193 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 119,193 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,521 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,589 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 95,589 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,203 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,201 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn below minimum wear limit

Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,041 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 82,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,928 miles

brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 May 2009 70,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,316 miles

Advise front left tyre on 3mm at extream inner edge.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,475 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 PFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HJ54 PFD, 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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HJ54 PFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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