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EX54 VMH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,016 mi
Last recorded66,016 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 VMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2024 64,455 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 64,455 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 63,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 62,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 61,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 60,436 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 59,058 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 59,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 57,976 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 56,151 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY WORN +REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 May 2016 53,952 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 53,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 51,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,124 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,023 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,676 miles

Rear tyres approx. 2.0-3.0mm

Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,934 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,428 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EX54 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

EX54 VMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is EX54 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 VMH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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