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HN04 AKG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,591 mi
Last recorded114,591 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 AKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under tray fitted.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 114,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under tray fitted.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 111,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread cut/sliced outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 107,926 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT(rotten) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT(rotten) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,710 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,998 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower steering damper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,403 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing between the tread

Offside Front tyre perishing between the tread

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,515 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 87,515 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,778 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,297 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 83,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 74,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,527 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,347 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm tread depth.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 52,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,208 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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HN04 AKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HN04 AKG, 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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HN04 AKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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