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HY04 HWV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,265 mi
Last recorded45,265 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 45,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,523 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,657 miles

both front tyres have slight wear inner edges and are slightly perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,655 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres have slight wear inner edges and are slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,859 miles

Additional electronic device has been added to battery - Advise fuse to be fitted

Difficult to examine rear inner brake pads

Offside front indicator bulb discolouring

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

Slight oil weap from engine sump area

Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,475 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,433 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 14,433 miles

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 29 Jul 2008 11,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,078 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 HWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWV, 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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HY04 HWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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