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HX04 EOV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 EOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,419 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 123,864 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

under tray covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both side rear (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 29 Jun 2022 121,068 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective both side rear (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 5 Apr 2021 114,700 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 112,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,617 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 93,617 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,481 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,556 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,032 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,783 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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HX04 EOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX04 EOV, 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 HX04 EOV registered?

HX04 EOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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