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GF54 GXV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,184 miles

Front oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,976 miles

OIL LEAKING OF THE NS OF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY

RUBBING SOUND WHEN THE OSF WHEEL IS TURNED

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS MAY BE LOW

Fail 9 Mar 2021 93,975 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

OIL LEAKING OF THE NS OF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY

RUBBING SOUND WHEN THE OSF WHEEL IS TURNED

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS MAY BE LOW

Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,518 miles

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

THERE IS SOME OIL DRIPPING OFF THE NSF ENGINE UNDER TRAY

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,258 miles

THE OSF BODY JACKING BLOCK IS MISSING

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

THERE IS SOME OIL LEAKING OFF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAYS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,910 miles

THE OSF BODY JACKING BLOCK IS MISSING

THE OSR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD AND THE TYRE WAS AT 10 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,059 miles

OSF SILL JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,742 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,288 miles

THE OSF BODY JACKING RUBBER IS MISSING

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,611 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSF BODY JACKING BLOCK IS MISSING

THE OSF TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,345 miles

THE OSF JACKING RUBBER IS MISSING

Fail 17 Feb 2012 54,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF JACKING RUBBER IS MISSING

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,802 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,736 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THERE IS A CUT IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD WHICH LOOKS TO NOT BE TO THE CORD BUT THERE IS GLASS IN THE CUT

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,402 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,523 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 18,521 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GF54 GXV 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 82.6%.

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 GF54 GXV, 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 GF54 GXV registered?

GF54 GXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 October 2004.

Is GF54 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 GXV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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