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YR04 HVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,140 mi
Last recorded82,140 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust back box first box outer case corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2017 80,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust back box first box outer case corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,744 miles

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 23 Mar 2009 37,565 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,113 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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YR04 HVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YR04 HVG, 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 YR04 HVG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR04 HVG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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