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MT04 HDT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,905 mi
Last recorded128,905 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 HDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,905 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,890 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 128,888 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225,40,18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 128,647 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath,it'll need further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 127,231 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath,it'll need further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear floor pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 121,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,384 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Noise from offside rear wheel

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 115,384 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Noise from offside rear wheel

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,670 miles

BULB OUT WARNING IS ON DUE TO LED REAR LIGHTS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 106,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW ON THE INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

225/40R18 REINFORCED

BULB OUT WARNING IS ON DUE TO LED REAR LIGHTS

ENGINE MANAGMENT WARNING LIGHT IS ON ?

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,444 miles

BULB WARNING LAMP ON BUT NO LIGHTS OUT ?

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

SCREENWASH LOW LAMP WAS ON

Fail 6 Apr 2016 97,444 miles

BULB WARNING LAMP ON BUT NO LIGHTS OUT ?

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

SCREENWASH LOW LAMP WAS ON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEARSIDE FRONT WASHER JET BLOCKED (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,084 miles

E.M. Light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,669 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,457 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,457 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,868 miles

wiper blades wearing

Fail 17 Feb 2010 39,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,080 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,118 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,486 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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MT04 HDT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MT04 HDT, 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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MT04 HDT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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