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EX54 BWG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,089 mi
Last recorded88,089 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 87,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,966 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,128 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (the steel one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,313 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 47,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,622 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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EX54 BWG 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 EX54 BWG, 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 EX54 BWG registered?

EX54 BWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is EX54 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 BWG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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