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MH04 PKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,669 mi
Last recorded64,669 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,669 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 64,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,520 miles

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

Rear subframe badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,486 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 64,486 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,415 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 63,405 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in steering arm

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 May 2018 61,684 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill/floorpan split (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in steering arm

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2017 59,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,125 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,208 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 55,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 52,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,515 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 49,423 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 45,793 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,173 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 33,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres 3mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r

Pass 13 May 2008 28,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,519 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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MH04 PKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MH04 PKJ, 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 MH04 PKJ registered?

MH04 PKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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