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NC04 HBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,814 mi
Last recorded79,814 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 79,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,762 miles

Front bumper is damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2022 79,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall cracked exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper is damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,828 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,901 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,522 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,326 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bulb fail warning light and coolant warning light on

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,483 miles

Bulb failure warning shows on dash

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bulb failure warning shows on dash

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Downpipe mount broken but system still supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2012 51,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust downpipe mount broken but not effecting security of exhaust

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust downpipe mount broken but not effecting security of exhaust

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 17 Aug 2011 42,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,625 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 35,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2009 29,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,196 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,546 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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NC04 HBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 NC04 HBY, 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 NC04 HBY registered?

NC04 HBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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