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GY54 DTX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,850 mi
Last recorded87,850 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,872 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @2MM! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @3MM! (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,537 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 68,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,722 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 64,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,620 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 60,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge through to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,291 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,279 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,121 miles

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,723 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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GY54 DTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GY54 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

GY54 DTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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