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S22 HGT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,764 mi
Last recorded75,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 HGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,764 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,142 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 16 Jul 2024 74,360 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,170 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and susension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,083 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor and suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 72,074 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor and suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,192 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 71,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,676 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,818 miles

E M L light on

Fail 6 Sep 2016 64,802 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E M L light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,509 miles

slight cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 24 May 2012 58,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,543 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,612 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,612 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 48,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,748 miles

nearside steering idler arm bush slight wear

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,609 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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S22 HGT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S22 HGT, 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 S22 HGT registered?

S22 HGT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is S22 HGT safe to buy?

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