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GX54 MGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,140 mi
Last recorded84,140 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 81,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,070 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 74,648 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,978 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,977 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,018 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,009 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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GX54 MGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GX54 MGU, 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 GX54 MGU registered?

GX54 MGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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