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FX54 VCC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,725 mi
Last recorded72,725 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,725 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 72,723 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 69,743 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 63,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,709 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 59,678 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,558 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,560 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 44,560 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp lens becoming opaque.

nearside rear exhaust mount corroded away from pipe.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,423 miles

Exhaust hanger support corroded/seperated from exhaust at rear n/s

Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,423 miles

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

Exhaust hanger support corroded/seperated from exhaust at rear n/s

Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,697 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped. Exhaust system still secure.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 33,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 33,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front discs(lipped)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,462 miles

Advise both rear exhaust brackets badly corroded.

Strongly advise front pad wear.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 26,462 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise both rear exhaust brackets badly corroded.

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

Strongly advise front pad wear.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,145 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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FX54 VCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX54 VCC, 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 FX54 VCC registered?

FX54 VCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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