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DK54 UXV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,627 mi
Last recorded79,627 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 UXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,627 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 79,626 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 74,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,373 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to driveline and suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 65,178 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,221 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 63,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,055 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 48,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,569 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 28,566 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,853 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,175 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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DK54 UXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK54 UXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK54 UXV?

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What year was DK54 UXV registered?

DK54 UXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is DK54 UXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK54 UXV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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