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RO04 XHP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 XHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 79,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,632 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,366 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 76,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded

steering damper slight leak

Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,910 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 72,910 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,549 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,878 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise off side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise brake pad light onn

advise off side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 45,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,760 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,760 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,077 miles

n/s/ front wiper small split

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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RO04 XHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 RO04 XHP, 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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RO04 XHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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