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HX54 HRM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,853 mi
Last recorded55,853 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,853 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 55,828 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,215 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 53,211 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn on inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 51,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire cut too cords on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn on inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,984 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 44,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,269 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 41,424 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets corroded but not broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,897 miles

esp light indicates a fault

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,701 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 37,701 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,859 miles

rear exhaust section is getting in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2012 34,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside tyre is wearing on inside edge

off side front tyre has several cuts and is wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust section is getting in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,056 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 29,056 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,335 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,473 miles

srs light on.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,950 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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HX54 HRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HX54 HRM, 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 HX54 HRM registered?

HX54 HRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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