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HV04 YCM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 YCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 105,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 98,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,145 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 95,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,139 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 93,139 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,751 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 86,751 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,920 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,118 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 63,118 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,445 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,124 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn

nearside rear tyre starting to wear in centre and cuts in tread

offside rear tyre starting to wear in centre and cuts in tread

play in steering

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,198 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs starting to wear and lipped.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,512 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. BOTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS SLIGHT MOVEMENT/PLAY .CHIPPED WINDSCREEN IN ZONE A .

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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HV04 YCM 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 HV04 YCM, 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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HV04 YCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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