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RV04 HBD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,557 mi
Last recorded90,557 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2026 90,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,886 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and rear all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,853 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 74,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength by top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 23 May 2023 73,256 miles

under side of vehicle and suspension components covered with under seal

Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,945 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 27 May 2022 69,944 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexi connection leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 26 Apr 2021 67,009 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 26 Apr 2021 67,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2020 64,367 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,128 miles

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

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

underside has general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,908 miles

Oil leak Gearbox area

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,343 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,829 miles

slight play to front lower ball joints

Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,313 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

slight gearbox oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,336 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,260 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2009 21,260 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,567 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,960 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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RV04 HBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 RV04 HBD, 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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RV04 HBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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