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GX54 RSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,170 mi
Last recorded117,170 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 RSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 117,170 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,591 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 98,514 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,175 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,112 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 94,100 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,868 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,998 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust has surface corrosion on bracket

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,531 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 16,222 miles

repeater lens damaged n/s

Pass 4 Dec 2008 4,283 miles

both head/light aims on upper limit/

large under trays

Pass 3 Dec 2007 3,183 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 RSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

GX54 RSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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