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KT54 OCB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 OCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 85,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,097 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 79,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,683 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 74,683 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,352 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,060 miles

2 x exhaust sleeve clamps cracked. exhaust secure but has slight leak from both

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 10 Aug 2015 70,364 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,364 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,737 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,277 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,757 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,983 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,985 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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KT54 OCB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KT54 OCB, 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 KT54 OCB registered?

KT54 OCB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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