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FA54 NYN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,611 mi
Last recorded61,611 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 61,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,682 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine/gbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 60,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine/gbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 59,366 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 59,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,389 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 53,389 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,488 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 12 Apr 2018 47,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,890 miles

EML illuminated

exhaust mtgs corroded

front discs wearing/lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,486 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 33,486 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 26,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,872 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 16,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 8,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,252 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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FA54 NYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA54 NYN, 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 FA54 NYN registered?

FA54 NYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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