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PH04 NOV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,473 mi
Last recorded110,473 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH04 NOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 110,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 110,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 109,992 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jun 2022 109,989 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 117,700 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 117,700 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,471 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Jul 2020 105,470 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 104,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,531 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 101,512 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 19 Sep 2017 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,812 miles

Centre Rear exhaust hanger missing

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,859 miles

All tyres are wearing close to the legal limit in the centre of the tread

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,840 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to nearside outer rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to offside rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

All tyres are wearing close to the legal limit in the centre of the tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes near undertray (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,005 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,918 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,918 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 6,034 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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PH04 NOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PH04 NOV, 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 PH04 NOV registered?

PH04 NOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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