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KX54 AHF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,176 mi
Last recorded84,176 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 AHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 84,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog light affected (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both joints between centre and back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 79,277 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe has been repaired/welded..repairs look satisfactory..

Pass 23 May 2024 77,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on in vehicle

Fail 23 May 2024 77,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on in vehicle

Pass 24 May 2023 74,686 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 74,686 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,366 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,651 miles

front brake discs showing heavy wear

o/s/front steering arm has play

underbody showing corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 66,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs showing heavy wear

o/s/front steering arm has play

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,185 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2020 63,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust has a slight blow

o/s/front tyre app limits on inner edge

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,059 miles

rear sections of metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,816 miles

Both front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,535 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 45,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 42,034 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,063 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 40,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,733 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 35,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,054 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Undershield fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 22,272 miles

Handbrake will need attention in the future

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undershield fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,570 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Undershield fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2009 17,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Undershield fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,778 miles

Both headlights were misted on switch on

Both rear discs rusty

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

Undershield fitted

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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KX54 AHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KX54 AHF, 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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KX54 AHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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