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AE54 RHF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,524 mi
Last recorded50,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 RHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 50,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2025 47,697 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 46,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread at 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,426 miles

Front Slight smearing from wipers

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 43,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 37,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,025 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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,675 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 28,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,467 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,315 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 18,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RHF, 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 AE54 RHF registered?

AE54 RHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is AE54 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 RHF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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