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HY04 DSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 DSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,863 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 68,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,843 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,671 miles

Oil leak

Under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,021 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,510 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Getting Low

Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Getting Low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,237 miles

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

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

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,996 miles

cover sills fitted

underbody tray fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 41,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

cover sills fitted

underbody tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,836 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,651 miles

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres approaching legal limits. †Other road tyres 3mm tread.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer jets partially blocked

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 DSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HY04 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

HY04 DSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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