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HX54 UDN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,210 mi
Last recorded42,210 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 UDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 42,210 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 30,320 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 30,068 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 29,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 28,604 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 28,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,046 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 25,028 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 23,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,160 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,288 miles

slight damage to nearside and offside front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,789 miles

Front tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2011 17,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,295 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,574 miles

cuts on outer walls of both front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,978 miles

outer walls on front tyres damaged but not showing canvus.

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 UDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HX54 UDN, 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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HX54 UDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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