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KB54 RUU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,522 mi
Last recorded27,522 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 RUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 27,522 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 27,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 27,030 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 26,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 25,877 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 25,877 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,156 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 24,703 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,362 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 24,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 23,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 24 Dec 2014 20,404 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,952 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 18,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 18,029 miles

offside front fog light broken

Fail 28 Dec 2011 18,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front fog light broken

Pass 29 Dec 2010 16,420 miles

manufactors undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 15,438 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 11,669 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 7,240 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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KB54 RUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 KB54 RUU, 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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KB54 RUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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