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PJ04 HPP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 HPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 120,427 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

general corrosion under Neath

Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,114 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 112,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,509 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded but still secure

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,899 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 92,899 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,802 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 92,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,540 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn outer edge poss alignment fault

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,384 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,196 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,283 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,222 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,200 miles

Rear n/s tyre worn to 1.9mm

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,492 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PJ04 HPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PJ04 HPP, 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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PJ04 HPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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