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KV54 RCY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,464 mi
Last recorded66,464 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 66,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,822 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 58,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 58,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,029 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake lines no visual leaks. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front washer jet in-op, o/s provides sufficient fluid.

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,838 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,695 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track rod centre joint (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,859 miles

nearside front has slight play, both front lower ball joint worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,489 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn, offside front lower ball joint worn, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, both aims on lower limit

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,161 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,315 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KV54 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

KV54 RCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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