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W8 HCR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,019 mi
Last recorded67,019 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 HCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,019 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,911 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,006 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 64,003 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension both front arm inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,817 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 59,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,414 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 58,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play The rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,474 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two. ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 50,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,123 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on n/s & o/s front outer tyre walls

e.s.p. light on

Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on n/s & o/s front outer tyre walls

e.s.p. light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,381 miles

engine & floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,266 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,952 miles

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

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

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

engine undercovers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2009 34,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

engine undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,589 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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W8 HCR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W8 HCR, 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 W8 HCR registered?

W8 HCR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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