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NH04 VLX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,923 mi
Last recorded52,923 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,923 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,631 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 40,627 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,446 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,506 miles

N/s/f tyre perished on side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,465 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,585 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,367 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,734 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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NH04 VLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NH04 VLX, 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 NH04 VLX registered?

NH04 VLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is NH04 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH04 VLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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