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BG54 KVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,091 mi
Last recorded59,091 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 59,091 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,768 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 55,767 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 52,248 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 52,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyres slightly perishing on sidewalls

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,673 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,949 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,949 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,174 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,948 miles

extensive covers fitted to under body making examination difficult

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,947 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 KVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

BG54 KVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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