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SJ04 HGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,883 mi
Last recorded88,883 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,883 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,897 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,885 miles

Offside Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,381 miles

bad atf leak from gearbox

both headlamps loose

Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,372 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak lower gear box area MAJOR LEAK ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 69,621 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,524 miles

Advise brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ESP Light (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Offside rear exhaust box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,487 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 56,487 miles

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

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

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

front tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 56,487 miles

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

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

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

front tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,311 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,838 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,696 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,553 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,764 miles

srs light on

various body damage

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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SJ04 HGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ04 HGZ, 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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SJ04 HGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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