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MH04 TWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 TWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,245 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil over bottom of engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 97,245 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil over bottom of engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,970 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,807 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 82,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,182 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,229 miles

exhaust deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,724 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,295 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)

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint excessive lift (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 52,329 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,930 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 22,929 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MH04 TWL, 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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MH04 TWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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