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KM54 XLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,080 mi
Last recorded120,080 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 120,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 119,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 113,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,902 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,437 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 90,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,580 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,715 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 17 Feb 2016 76,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,474 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,871 miles

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

slight tyre wall damage n/s/front.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,623 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,173 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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KM54 XLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM54 XLR, 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 KM54 XLR registered?

KM54 XLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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