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NH04 VME

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,046 mi
Last recorded116,046 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 116,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 103,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,503 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,701 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,974 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,916 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,432 miles

centre exhaust box outer casing rusting away.

enggine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,744 miles

exhaust outer skin on box poor

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poor

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,386 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,064 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 28,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,358 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 22,358 miles

Front Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,967 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 VME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

NH04 VME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for NH04 VME shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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