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2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,166 mi
Last recorded45,166 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 BBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,166 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,834 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded (6.1.2 (a))

offside side repeater condensation

Fail 24 Jul 2025 44,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded (6.1.2 (a))

offside side repeater condensation

Pass 17 Jul 2024 44,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens has condensation (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre rear exhaust hangers corroded

engine oil slightly overfilled

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,042 miles

exhaust hangers are corroded

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 44,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust hangers are corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,780 miles

Exhaust hangers corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight perishing to both front rear most lower arm bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp lens is damaged

Tailgate struts are weak

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,541 miles

MIL indicates a fault

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 23 Mar 2011 18,456 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 18,423 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 2010 17,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,356 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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EU54 BBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EU54 BBF, 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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EU54 BBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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