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PA04 HKN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,106 mi
Last recorded58,106 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 HKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 58,106 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 57,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 53,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear exhaust fixings corroded but secure

Fail 17 Jun 2024 53,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear exhaust fixings corroded but secure

Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,318 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2023 47,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,971 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 36,969 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,707 miles

Nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,647 miles

Nearside head lamp has condensation in lamp

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 26,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside head lamp has condensation in lamp

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,074 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 24,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

eml on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,730 miles

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)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly cracking.

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to split.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,742 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,366 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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PA04 HKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PA04 HKN, 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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PA04 HKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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