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KT54 RCV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,551 mi
Last recorded88,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 88,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 83,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 77,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,593 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 66,688 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,960 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 61,960 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 61,960 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,383 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 56,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,048 miles

front tyres have 3/4mm of tread remaining and balding on inner edges

nearside rear tyre punctured and deformed on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,768 miles

very slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front wheels

Fail 13 Sep 2010 22,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front wheels

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,734 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 RCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KT54 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

KT54 RCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for KT54 RCV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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