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BV54 WPE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,481 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 85,311 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 84,738 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and holed chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,699 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 78,340 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 78,326 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,284 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,844 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,209 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,607 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,077 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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BV54 WPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV54 WPE, 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 BV54 WPE registered?

BV54 WPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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