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KY54 XCM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,182 mi
Last recorded100,182 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 XCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front head lamps have water ingres

unable to test both outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 27 Oct 2025 100,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front head lamps have water ingres

unable to test both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,390 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 95,389 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,987 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly corroded.

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

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

Small cuts in rear tyres.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,987 miles

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

Exhaust centre section slightly corroded.

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

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

Small cuts in rear tyres.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 90,991 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp condensated

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 88,598 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,661 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,856 miles

Slight corrosion on centre silencer.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,659 miles

Centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,659 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 67,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,982 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,932 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KY54 XCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY54 XCM, 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 KY54 XCM registered?

KY54 XCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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