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AA54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,550 mi
Last recorded128,550 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 128,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 128,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 123,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 120,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,923 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,488 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,274 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre approx' 3mm remaining

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 100,339 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in several places (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre approx' 3mm remaining

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,992 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,702 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,103 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007
Fail 28 Aug 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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AA54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AA54 SLK, 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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AA54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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