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DE54 RFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,591 mi
Last recorded135,591 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 RFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 135,591 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Nov 2025 135,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 133,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 131,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,230 miles

damage on nearside front wheel rim stud hole

Pass 27 Nov 2019 120,141 miles

damage on nearside front wheel rim stud hole

Pass 4 Dec 2018 114,230 miles

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

damage on nearside front wheel rim stud hole

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lip on front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,603 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,653 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,521 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,488 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,271 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 19 Nov 2010 50,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,593 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 27,500 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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DE54 RFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 DE54 RFZ, 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 DE54 RFZ registered?

DE54 RFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is DE54 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 RFZ 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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