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GY54 BYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,055 mi
Last recorded103,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 BYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 103,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and components corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 103,044 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 93,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2025 93,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 91,906 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,130 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring mechanical components

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,441 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 85,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2021 85,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,341 miles

Central under side trays fitted obscuring mechanical components

Pass 23 May 2018 69,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,519 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 58,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2015 55,961 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,621 miles

all tyres showing age cracks

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,815 miles

O/S/F Tyre is Perishing

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,314 miles

offside front and both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,424 miles

near side front jacking point rubber missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,030 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,030 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,910 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

large under trays

Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

large under trays

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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GY54 BYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY54 BYX, 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 GY54 BYX registered?

GY54 BYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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