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MH04 ULC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,752 mi
Last recorded82,752 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 ULC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,752 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,137 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,818 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,843 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 48,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 43,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,882 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Oil leak

all tyres tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 25 Jun 2009 29,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Oil leak

all tyres tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,630 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,142 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 16,142 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ULC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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