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KR54 EAF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,783 mi
Last recorded142,783 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 142,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 140,302 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 140,302 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 136,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 128,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,272 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 120,272 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,894 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,216 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,758 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,306 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 86,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres close to limits

Fail 30 Jul 2014 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres close to limits

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,329 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers are slightly smearing screen

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers are slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,282 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,018 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,577 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,105 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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KR54 EAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR54 EAF, 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 KR54 EAF registered?

KR54 EAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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