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YR04 HTN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,053 mi
Last recorded70,053 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,823 miles

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

Screen wash bottle leaking but still providing fluid to screen

Fail 5 Mar 2021 68,823 miles

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

Screen wash bottle leaking but still providing fluid to screen

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure and fouling exhaust (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,065 miles

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

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))

Various under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2020 68,065 miles

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

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

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))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,300 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,720 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,410 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Jan 2015 50,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,817 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, nearside rear worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,575 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,844 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,422 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 18,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,272 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 14,272 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YR04 HTN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR04 HTN, 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 YR04 HTN registered?

YR04 HTN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YR04 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 HTN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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