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HN54 DKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 DKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 123,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,403 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 119,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 114,349 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,270 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,209 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,617 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 Dec 2015 93,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,120 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 85,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,809 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,014 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 59,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 59,007 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil level low

Exhaust support brackets corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front side repeater, moisture inside lense

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

Offside front fog lamp smashed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,558 miles

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

full under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,026 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)

full undertray fitted

handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,998 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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HN54 DKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN54 DKJ, 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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HN54 DKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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