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AE54 XLG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,349 mi
Last recorded45,349 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 45,349 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 45,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 45,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 44,528 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 44,527 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 43,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 43,286 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 42,889 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 40,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 40,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 39,941 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,758 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2014 36,772 miles

inner edges slightly worn at nearside front and offside front tyres

Pass 7 May 2013 33,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,729 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,632 miles

S.R.S. warning light "on"

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,526 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,312 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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AE54 XLG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

AE54 XLG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is AE54 XLG safe to buy?

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