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PL04 HAS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,746 mi
Last recorded87,746 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 HAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,746 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,849 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 85,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,524 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 79,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 76,393 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 72,757 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 72,721 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,547 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 72,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,857 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 60,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 56,004 miles

exhaust system is corroded not yet blowing.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,066 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

screw in n/s/front tyre plus puncture

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,588 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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PL04 HAS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL04 HAS, 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 PL04 HAS registered?

PL04 HAS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is PL04 HAS safe to buy?

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