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FD54 OVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,196 mi
Last recorded84,196 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 84,196 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,948 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,534 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,259 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 78,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,365 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,205 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,008 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,008 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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,660 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,478 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,477 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,418 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 28,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,953 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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FD54 OVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD54 OVC, 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 FD54 OVC registered?

FD54 OVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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The MOT history for FD54 OVC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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