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FL54 KZM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,450 mi
Last recorded47,450 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 46,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,201 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,944 miles

Central prop shaft mounting perished and split

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,116 miles

Central Prop shaft support mounting perished and split

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 43,116 miles

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

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

Central Prop shaft support mounting perished and split

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,294 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,538 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,955 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

keep check on front exhaust bracket condition.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,925 miles

2 nails in o/s rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 28,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

2 nails in o/s rear tyre

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

E.M.L on dash

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to them being encased in plastic

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,423 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 24,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 18,319 miles

Front Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,984 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 13,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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FL54 KZM 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 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 FL54 KZM, 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 FL54 KZM registered?

FL54 KZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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