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HT53 PKD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,736 mi
Last recorded96,736 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 PKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,736 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 96,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 93,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has corrosion

coolant warning light is on

Pass 31 May 2023 92,342 miles

Coolant warning light on dash

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some light corrosion around rear subframe mountings

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,481 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Low level warning light on ()

Nearside Front 1x Washer jet blocked

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,646 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some items from inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2017 80,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some items from inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer rusted

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,293 miles

nearside front headlamp has water ingress

Fail 2 Apr 2014 72,293 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

205/55/16

nearside front headlamp has water ingress

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre starting to bald inside edge

O/S/F Tyre starting to bald inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,103 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,603 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 38,448 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 38,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 33,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HT53 PKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HT53 PKD, 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 HT53 PKD registered?

HT53 PKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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