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KL54 PVV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 PVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,697 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 85,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on limit and sidewall split 245/40/17 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,263 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 72,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,497 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside & nearside - slightly cracked/perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas of light underside corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,518 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,514 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,281 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,381 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,929 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 50,891 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 48,619 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,364 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,749 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 15,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 8,348 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 5,318 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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KL54 PVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 KL54 PVV, 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 KL54 PVV registered?

KL54 PVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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