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KP54 MTF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,994 mi
Last recorded72,994 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 MTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 72,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 67,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 63,106 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 56,944 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,479 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 51,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,807 miles

Lower parking brake reading on near side rear than offside rear. But overall performance adequate

Fail 14 Jan 2021 46,807 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Lower parking brake reading on near side rear than offside rear. But overall performance adequate

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 35,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,319 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 25,117 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 11,431 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,549 miles

both rear and offside front tyre sidewalls slightley deterioated

Pass 15 May 2008 10,102 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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KP54 MTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KP54 MTF, 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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KP54 MTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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