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BG54 KHD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,383 mi
Last recorded42,383 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,383 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 40,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 40,910 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,639 miles

rear parts of both front to rear brake pipes showing early corrosion

tread lowish on n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2022 40,638 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear parts of both front to rear brake pipes showing early corrosion

tread lowish on n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,482 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 15 Oct 2020 40,317 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 9 Oct 2019 35,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,758 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,721 miles

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,168 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,779 miles

n/s/r parking brake reading low advise adjustment

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,027 miles

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Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,674 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 KHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 BG54 KHD, 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 BG54 KHD registered?

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

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