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BG54 HFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,890 mi
Last recorded94,890 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe and floor surface corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2025 94,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear rear subframe and floor surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 92,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 89,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,805 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 84,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 83,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,373 miles

front discs corroded inner edge

front tyres perished and starting to crack

Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs corroded inner edge

front tyres perished and starting to crack

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 57,850 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 55,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 55,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,834 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,108 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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BG54 HFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG54 HFB, 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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BG54 HFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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