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HY04 DJZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,684 mi
Last recorded81,684 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 DJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,684 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,510 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2025 76,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,176 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sill and various under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2024 70,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sill and various under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,329 miles

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Jan 2023 60,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,123 miles

Front headlamps water ingress

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable center bearing housing rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (e))

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jan 2022 56,123 miles

Boot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps water ingress

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable center bearing housing rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (e))

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,675 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

moisture in front headlamps

Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp deteriorating moisture present

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,298 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust tailbox starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,245 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Rear exhaust starting to derteriate

Fail 24 Jan 2018 50,245 miles

Rear exhaust starting to derteriate

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,849 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 45,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,744 miles

Centre condensation inside lamp

Fail 25 Jan 2016 44,744 miles

Centre condensation inside lamp

Nearside Stop lamp not working connection (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front bracket corrded and rear silencer

Fail 12 Jan 2015 43,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front bracket corrded and rear silencer

Fail 24 Jan 2014 42,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,232 miles

rear silencer starting to deteriate

Fail 10 Jan 2013 40,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,516 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,096 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,445 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,991 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp condensated.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,224 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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HY04 DJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HY04 DJZ, 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 HY04 DJZ registered?

HY04 DJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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