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DF54 SCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,099 mi
Last recorded40,099 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 SCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,210 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 31,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective central bracket corroded not attached at both ends (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 31,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm aluminium (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective central bracket corroded not attached at both ends (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 28,717 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 26,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 25,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 22,091 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 19,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 17,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 14,405 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 12,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 8,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 6,494 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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DF54 SCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF54 SCX, 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 DF54 SCX registered?

DF54 SCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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