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SN04 XHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 115,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 115,293 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,820 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 114,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery needs replacing over charged and heating up

Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,801 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 114,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,919 miles

FRONT OUTER WINGS CORRODED

FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW[EDGES]

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 112,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT OUTER WINGS CORRODED

FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW[EDGES]

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,585 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,476 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 102,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,982 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,566 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,622 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,323 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,301 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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SN04 XHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN04 XHV, 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 SN04 XHV registered?

SN04 XHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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