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YA04 HXV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,108 mi
Last recorded68,108 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 HXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 68,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024
Pass 10 Oct 2023 958 miles

milage is low obviously replacement dashboard fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,746 miles

Centre silencer mount adrift exhaust system still supported

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,724 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 31,644 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,054 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack inside the tread

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,830 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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YA04 HXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YA04 HXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA04 HXV registered?

YA04 HXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YA04 HXV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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