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BF54 UFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,569 mi
Last recorded165,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 165,569 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,954 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,303 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 136,302 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,475 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,354 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 116,351 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,178 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,172 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,969 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,115 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 61,253 miles

rear tyre treads low

Fail 28 Dec 2011 64,246 miles

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

rear tyre treads low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,866 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 53,866 miles

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

all tyres 2.5/3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2009 47,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,287 miles

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

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

near side wing mirror indicator lence cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 32,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 UFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BF54 UFB, 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 UFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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