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HK04 HBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,151 mi
Last recorded49,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,151 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 49,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 49,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 46,442 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,437 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,482 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,236 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 32,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,950 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 26 May 2010 27,745 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 27,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,936 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,191 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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HK04 HBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK04 HBY, 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 HK04 HBY registered?

HK04 HBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is HK04 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 HBY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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