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HS04 NMJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 NMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,911 miles

Front Vehicle sits slightly lower than normal due to after market shock absorbers & springs fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 101,758 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 96,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2019 96,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2018 95,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2018 95,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,730 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,730 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,484 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,058 miles

m.i.l on,idle erratic.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

m.i.l on,idle erratic.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,841 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tracking to be checked

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,881 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,886 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 NMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HS04 NMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS04 NMJ registered?

HS04 NMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is HS04 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 NMJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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