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AE54 FPY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,853 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 99,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 97,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,960 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,776 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorated

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2018 79,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorated

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,104 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,332 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,784 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,624 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 29,587 miles

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

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

advise that front brake disk and pads getting very close to spec

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,086 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)

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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AE54 FPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AE54 FPY, 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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AE54 FPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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