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AO54 OVN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,849 mi
Last recorded163,849 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 OVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 163,849 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 163,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod end ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 117,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 76,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,919 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,407 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,617 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,546 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front rear lower balljoint gaitor split but no signs of wear or play

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,855 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,636 miles

Nearside 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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AO54 OVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO54 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO54 OVN registered?

AO54 OVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AO54 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 OVN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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