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KE54 SOA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,886 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 54,296 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2023 53,550 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 52,989 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre VERY heavily split around shoulder no cords exposed

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,532 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 52,531 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,210 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,210 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2017 50,089 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,938 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 48,938 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 47,756 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s inner rack joint s/play

Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,376 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,672 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,399 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,358 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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KE54 SOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE54 SOA, 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 KE54 SOA registered?

KE54 SOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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