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EK54 EAO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,305 mi
Last recorded93,305 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 EAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 93,305 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 93,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 May 2024 90,219 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 90,219 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 87,761 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,657 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,775 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight perished

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,271 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 62,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,408 miles

Engine managment light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,223 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 6 Mar 2012 56,723 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 Mar 2011 53,793 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside rear tyre has split on inside sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall no cords exposed

Nearside rear tyre has split on inside sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front thrust rod bush slightly worn

offside front thrust rod bush slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,389 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,824 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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EK54 EAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EK54 EAO, 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 EK54 EAO registered?

EK54 EAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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