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SE53 HAG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 HAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 83,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 82,165 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,534 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD......

Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,703 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 74,703 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,093 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,498 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,815 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 40,815 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREAD.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,520 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Fail 8 Apr 2014 35,520 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 21,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,185 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 13,173 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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SE53 HAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 SE53 HAG, 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 SE53 HAG registered?

SE53 HAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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