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AN53 SUE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

33,831 mi
Last recorded33,831 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 33,831 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 33,831 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 32,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 32,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect starting to seize (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 32,164 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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 31,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 29,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside wing mirror deteriated, still providing an adequate view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount detriated but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside wing mirror is deteriated but still allowing a rear view

Pass 10 May 2019 27,852 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged but still providing a view of the rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hook broken but adequately supported

Pass 16 May 2017 25,259 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket / hanger broken but system remains adequately supported

Fail 15 May 2017 25,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush - chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket / hanger broken but system remains adequately supported

Pass 6 May 2016 22,747 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 May 2016 22,703 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 19,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses slightly fading.

both front suspension arm inner bushes splitting slightly.

both rear indicators flashing slightly white.

nsf tyre on 2mm on inner edge.

rear center brake light has some LED bulbs inop.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,358 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

covers fitted under vehilce

Fail 4 Oct 2013 18,358 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

covers fitted under vehilce

Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,051 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicator bars, n/s/r worn to 2mm [245/40/17w]

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,699 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [245/40/17w]

o/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

slight play in o/s/f suspension rear arm ball joint

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 18 Oct 2011 15,693 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [245/40/17w]

o/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

slight play in o/s/f suspension rear arm ball joint

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,374 miles

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,134 miles

unable to check under bonnet + underside properly due to covers

Fail 21 Oct 2009 13,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check under bonnet + underside properly due to covers

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,831 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,442 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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AN53 SUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AN53 SUE, 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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AN53 SUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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