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EE54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,461 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 77,737 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has thick covering of underseal in places.

Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,360 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 70,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,363 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,116 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,806 miles

centre/high level brake light not working

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,456 miles

steel b/pipe front to rear at rear showing signs of corrosionn. n/side front tyre o/side rear tyre on limit other two tyres on 2.25mm approx

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,334 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

E.M.L.light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottoms of rear springs not visable

front to rear brake pipes undercover

slight damage to ns mirror indicator

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,973 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,548 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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EE54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 EE54 SLK, 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 EE54 SLK registered?

EE54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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