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HD54 AJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 55,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 54,205 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 50,892 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,315 miles

Rear subframe corroded and has had previous welding repairs

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 45,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 40,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around front mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test, may require adjustment or inspection

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around front mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres worn too 4mm in centre tread

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Fail 25 Jan 2019 40,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around front mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test, may require adjustment or inspection

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around front mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres worn too 4mm in centre tread

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,374 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 29,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,598 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,744 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 23,048 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 23,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,832 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,585 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,945 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 17,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,937 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 4,738 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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HD54 AJV 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 72%.

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 HD54 AJV, 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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HD54 AJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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