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BF54 FME

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 92,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,408 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,355 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,581 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 81,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

sub frame corroded

suspension bushes are perished

Fail 6 Nov 2019 81,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

sub frame corroded

suspension bushes are perished

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear handbrake needs attention

exhaust corroded

headlamp misting

rear subframe corroded

suspention bushes perished

Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,484 miles

All front suspension arm bushes persihing

All steering & suspension components shows general age related wear & corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Front & Rear brakes discs worn & corroded

Headlights misted - Pattern ok

Nearside rear handbrake performance could be better

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in both sides front lower rear suspension arm ball joints slight play

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Underbody & Rear subframe corroding

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2017 77,479 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All front suspension arm bushes persihing

All steering & suspension components shows general age related wear & corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Front & Rear brakes discs worn & corroded

Headlights misted - Pattern ok

Nearside rear handbrake performance could be better

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in both sides front lower rear suspension arm ball joints slight play

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Underbody & Rear subframe corroding

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,726 miles

Engine Management Light on (EML)

Exhaust system corroded

General ageing/perishing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to underbody/chassis/axles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tested in wet conditions

Undershields/undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,893 miles

all front suspension arm bushes show slight wear

both front wheel bearings minor play

management light illuminated on dash

small chip to windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,893 miles

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

all front suspension arm bushes show slight wear

both front wheel bearings minor play

management light illuminated on dash

small chip to windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2014 68,876 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 66,210 miles

Engine Mangement Light ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,111 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,201 miles

front discs have very slight wear to front discs

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

very slight movement at front suspension joints, n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,827 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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BF54 FME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF54 FME, 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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BF54 FME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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