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HV54 KHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,825 mi
Last recorded91,825 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 KHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 90,937 miles

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

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

Offside slight play at steering arm joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 90,927 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside slight play at steering arm joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,840 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 89,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,714 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 87,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,484 miles

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

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

heavy underseal to vehicle

slight play steering joints

Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

heavy underseal to vehicle

slight play steering joints

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,198 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Sep 2017 79,977 miles

Some play in steering mechanism

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,062 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,777 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both camshaft cover gaskets showing signs of leakage

play in the offside steering arm ball joint

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,160 miles

front tyres low

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play in o/s steering joint

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,530 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play os steering joint

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,264 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2010 43,824 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,572 miles

Very slight play in os inner track rod end.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,843 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,570 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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HV54 KHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HV54 KHJ, 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 HV54 KHJ registered?

HV54 KHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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