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AP54 HFO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,253 mi
Last recorded7,253 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 7,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 6,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 6,404 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 6,223 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 6,066 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 5,869 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 5,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 5,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 5,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 5,239 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 5,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 4,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 4,721 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 4,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 3,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 3,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 3,213 miles

ESP light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 2,724 miles

esp warning on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2010 2,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 1,911 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 1,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 1,098 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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AP54 HFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AP54 HFO, 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 AP54 HFO registered?

AP54 HFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is AP54 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 HFO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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