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HS04 NMM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 NMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2025 96,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL WELL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT ARCHES CORRODED

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET CORROSION FOUND (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated FRONT AND REAR (6.1.7 (d) (i))

REAR ARCHES CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,307 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 90,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,258 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,250 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,986 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,981 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,938 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

slight corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,923 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 68,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 63,089 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 63,089 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,037 miles

brake fluid slightly low in reservior

centre exhaust box outer skin slightly rusted

front wipers smearing slightly and slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm

offside door mirror outer cover loose

offside front jacking bump stop missing

offside front tyre worn too 3 1/2mm and wearing heavy on outer shoulder treads

offside rear tyre worn too 3mm

Fail 15 Oct 2008 49,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid slightly low in reservior

centre exhaust box outer skin slightly rusted

front wipers smearing slightly and slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm

offside door mirror outer cover loose

offside front jacking bump stop missing

offside front tyre worn too 3 1/2mm and wearing heavy on outer shoulder treads

offside rear tyre worn too 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,854 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 NMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMM, 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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HS04 NMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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