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HS04 LCL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,715 mi
Last recorded59,715 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 59,715 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 59,714 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,416 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 54,457 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,509 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support corroded, still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,108 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,112 miles

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

both headlights slightly deteriorated but light output not reduced

Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,902 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 37,935 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 37,935 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perrished and cracked on outer edge of tread and outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre perrished and cracked on outer edge of tread

Pass 23 Dec 2011 27,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,368 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,200 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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HS04 LCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HS04 LCL, 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 HS04 LCL registered?

HS04 LCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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