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VU04 HWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,794 mi
Last recorded34,794 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,794 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,637 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 55,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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VU04 HWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VU04 HWL, 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 VU04 HWL registered?

VU04 HWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is VU04 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 HWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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