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FA54 SUH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 115,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,453 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 115,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,851 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 101,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

some body corrosion starting to appear

Fail 16 Aug 2021 98,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of the two lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

some body corrosion starting to appear

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,099 miles

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

Offside Front disc inner dirt shield corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,333 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,550 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 86,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,742 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,071 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,865 miles

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

RODENT DAMAGE UNDER BONNET

Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,480 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 SUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA54 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

FA54 SUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FA54 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 SUH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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