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HW04 AUF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,538 mi
Last recorded33,538 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 AUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2015 23,136 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 21,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads more than half worn.getting low on o/s/f.

front wiper will need replacing in near future, ok for mot.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,354 miles

front wiper will need replacing in near future, ok for mot.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads more than half worn.getting low on o/s/f.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 16,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,719 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 14,029 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,029 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 10,348 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 6,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 6,486 miles

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 3,579 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 2,968 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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HW04 AUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW04 AUF, 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 HW04 AUF registered?

HW04 AUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is HW04 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW04 AUF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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