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FA54 UUF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,322 mi
Last recorded47,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 UUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 47,322 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding and bushes perishing

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 47,267 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface rust on all suspension components

Fail 1 Jul 2025 47,267 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Hand brake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface rust on all suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2024 47,209 miles

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

Surface rust on all underside and suspension components

Pass 31 May 2022 47,194 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 47,194 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,178 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,175 miles

all round brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 47,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,315 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 41,210 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 41,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,194 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,194 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,336 miles

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)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,658 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 20,452 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,199 miles

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

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 UUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

FA54 UUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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