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KV54 DTX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,428 mi
Last recorded37,428 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 37,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 37,428 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 37,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 37,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,491 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 36,491 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 36,424 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside reverse light inop

Pass 13 May 2021 35,657 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 35,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,765 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 31,765 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,490 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 21,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,129 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked badly(no cords visible at time of test)

o/s/f tyre cracked badly(no cords visible at time of test)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,549 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,765 miles

Both front camber arm bushes splitting

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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KV54 DTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KV54 DTX, 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 KV54 DTX registered?

KV54 DTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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