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BT54 HYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,160 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 87,160 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 84,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,587 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,534 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,781 miles

Exhaust mounting defective By junction in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,282 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,822 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 38,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,302 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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BT54 HYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT54 HYU, 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 BT54 HYU registered?

BT54 HYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is BT54 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 HYU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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