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HN54 NSV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 NSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 124,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 120,737 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 120,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 114,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,299 miles

advise repairs to rear subframe noted

advise surface corrosion to nsr brake pipe

Fail 15 Mar 2023 108,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise rear parking brakes noisy in operation advise inspection

advise repairs to rear subframe noted

advise surface corrosion to nsr brake pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,978 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 95,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter damaged

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 95,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter damaged

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,613 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,199 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,255 miles

Nearside Front tie rod

Offside Front tie rod

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 58,444 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,086 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 23,832 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 NSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HN54 NSV, 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 HN54 NSV registered?

HN54 NSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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