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HN04 BFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,586 mi
Last recorded46,586 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 46,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 46,332 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 41,383 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Corroded underneath

Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,962 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively mounting bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,665 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing/bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 40,383 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,791 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,670 miles

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

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,333 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,428 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BFY 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 90.5%.

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 HN04 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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