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FY54 RXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 117,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers have reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint ( facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor tub corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint ( facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 117,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers have reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint ( facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor tub corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint ( facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 116,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise and slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bracket/bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake performance only just meet requirement

Fail 25 Apr 2025 116,799 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bracket/bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,131 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Autobox oil pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front steering rack end has very slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,099 miles

Gearbox sump pan corroded

Nearside Rear Corrosion started on under body

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,097 miles

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

Gearbox sump pan corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Corrosion started on under body

Oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,303 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 82,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,264 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread faces

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,787 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread faces

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,831 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Sep 2010 43,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,705 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)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 22,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,668 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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FY54 RXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY54 RXL, 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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FY54 RXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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