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HN04 UAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,203 mi
Last recorded71,203 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 UAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,203 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 71,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,371 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 63,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 62,415 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 52,190 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 52,190 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,392 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 49,535 miles

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

Propshaft center bearing support rubber perishing.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,122 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,938 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 34,938 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,346 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 31,346 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,894 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 UAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 UAC, 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 UAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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