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HKZ 552

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,564 mi
Last recorded46,564 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 552
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight deterioration on both headlights

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 45,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,377 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 44,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,507 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,956 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,715 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 42,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,863 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 34,863 miles

Nearside 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)

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 31,472 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 31,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,077 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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HKZ 552 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKZ 552, 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 HKZ 552 registered?

HKZ 552 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is HKZ 552 safe to buy?

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