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V1 BHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 BHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 99,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 90,876 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 84,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 76,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 70,910 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 66,087 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,157 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 48,471 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 42,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,046 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 35,580 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 31,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,654 miles

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,148 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,656 miles

front pads low

play in front suspension both sides

Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,554 miles

see original advise sheet

Fail 14 Jun 2007 17,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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V1 BHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V1 BHU, 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 V1 BHU registered?

V1 BHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is V1 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 BHU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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