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BK54 RUU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 95,316 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 95,316 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,367 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,594 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear brake pipes fouling on metal parts in more than one location

Fail 12 Oct 2022 89,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm outer balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension arm outer ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm outer balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear brake pipes fouling on metal parts in more than one location

Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,224 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,224 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction warning light on dash illuminated (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine coolant fan on all the time

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,821 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

body covers fitted to the underside obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,326 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,230 miles

boot area partially loaded

engine covers fitted

full under body cover fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,745 miles

boot area partiall filled

full engine/underbody covers fitted

plastic engine covers fitted

plastic outersill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,225 miles

body kit fitted

engine and full under cover fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,020 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,472 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,499 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake need attention

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,074 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,696 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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BK54 RUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BK54 RUU, 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 BK54 RUU registered?

BK54 RUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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