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KM54 YAA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,498 mi
Last recorded33,498 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 YAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 33,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 31,590 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 30,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 29,280 miles

Headlights deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower, front arm bushes (want changing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 29,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlights deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower, front arm bushes (want changing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,396 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,146 miles

Both Headlights Deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,742 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,854 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,958 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe split at rear (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,512 miles

Offside Front brake reaction rod front bush splitting

Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 badly cracked between wall and tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake reaction rod front bush splitting

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,121 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

light cracking on all tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,314 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 22,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,565 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 YAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 KM54 YAA, 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 YAA registered?

KM54 YAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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