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AY54 HYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,202 mi
Last recorded115,202 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 HYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 115,202 miles

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))

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

underside starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2024 108,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective under diff. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 88,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,568 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,594 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,957 miles

Under trays fitted, unable to see some testable items.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,277 miles

n/s/f wing mirror lence cracked

o/s/f tyre slight perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,348 miles

The front tyres are starting to wear on the edges and the n/s is naild.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,732 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,373 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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AY54 HYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY54 HYA, 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 AY54 HYA registered?

AY54 HYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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