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AY54 YWF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,965 mi
Last recorded56,965 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,965 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,088 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 56,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,520 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 54,520 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,070 miles

n/s/r handbrake effort just passed mot

Fail 5 Oct 2021 53,070 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both poor pattern (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/r handbrake effort just passed mot

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 51,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded towards front (1.1.11 (c))

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 towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,848 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres have small cuts

Fail 12 Jul 2018 47,558 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres have small cuts

Pass 30 May 2017 44,690 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 44,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,087 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 39,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,354 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 34,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,007 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

airbag light ON

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,841 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

airbag light ON

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,878 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 YWF 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 62.5%.

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 AY54 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

AY54 YWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is AY54 YWF safe to buy?

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