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PM04 NHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,653 mi
Last recorded85,653 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 NHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,653 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 85,353 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 85,075 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 82,165 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low brake force

Pass 16 May 2023 82,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 81,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,763 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 65,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,253 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn and Inner sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,734 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,199 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,045 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,515 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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PM04 NHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PM04 NHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PM04 NHV registered?

PM04 NHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for PM04 NHV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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