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HY53 OJA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 121,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 113,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,878 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap sealing washer is perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,369 miles

All break disks corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 85,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 82,538 miles

-359 overdue inspection displaying on dash

All tyres perished and cracked

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 82,525 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

-359 overdue inspection displaying on dash

All tyres perished and cracked

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear disks corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,837 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL light on

Pass 6 May 2015 77,037 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 77,037 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 76,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 73,539 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 73,429 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,504 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,536 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,520 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,654 miles

both rear tyres worn down to 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,532 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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HY53 OJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY53 OJA, 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 HY53 OJA registered?

HY53 OJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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