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FL54 MOU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,813 mi
Last recorded112,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 112,813 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaking from the rear diff

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,639 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 107,979 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 30 May 2022 107,978 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper and lower anchorage rings broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 12 May 2021 107,536 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,099 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe(s) corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,370 miles

Front oil leaks.

Rear Fuel pipe corroded.

Under vehicle corroded (aging)

Fail 5 Feb 2019 106,371 miles

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

Front Oil leaks

Rear fuel pipe corroded,

Under vehicle corroded, (aging)

Fail 5 Feb 2019 106,370 miles

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

Front Oil leaks

Rear fuel pipe corroded,

Under vehicle corroded, (aging)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,859 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,751 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2016 100,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 92,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,914 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,913 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,262 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2011 61,684 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 61,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,589 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,585 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,005 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 35,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,150 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 23,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,802 miles

Nearside 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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FL54 MOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FL54 MOU, 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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FL54 MOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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