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MT04 NHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,222 mi
Last recorded67,222 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 67,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,712 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 65,712 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,745 miles

Offside Front jacking point missing

Offside Rear jacking point missing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,182 miles

slight play in steering damper

Fail 1 Aug 2022 61,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering damper

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damp in nearside headlight

Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 56,666 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 53,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,776 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2015 50,881 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,125 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,674 miles

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

play in both front wheels

play in offside front lowe ball joint

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,083 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2007 25,270 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 NHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 MT04 NHU, 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 MT04 NHU registered?

MT04 NHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is MT04 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT04 NHU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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