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AF54 KVH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 80,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 79,252 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,345 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,793 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Including front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear metal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

automatic gearbox oil sump corroded and porous

Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,544 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded/incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,326 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 68,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,145 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear suspension arm Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 53,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 41,130 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s. wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,567 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,336 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 25,333 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front inner brake disc surface rusty/pitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,982 miles

Advise both front brake discs have slight surface corrosion on inside face.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,772 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,592 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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AF54 KVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF54 KVH, 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 AF54 KVH registered?

AF54 KVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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