MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front headlight discoloured - light output ok
Offside Front headlight discoloured - light output ok
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both head lamps fogged.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Both head lamps fogged.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both head lamps fogged.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Head lamps foged
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Head lamps foged
Brake pipe near diff slightly corroded
Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items
Engine oil leak around sump, looks like its coming from n/s cylinder head bungs
Headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust support bar near diff missing, and hangers corroded
Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn very thin on inner edge, been run flat
All tyre valves cracked
Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view
Engine oil leak from bungs on rear of NS cylinder head
Exhaust back box to back box support bar corroded off
Headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has superficial damage to outer side wall
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to differential (3.6.B.2c)
All tyre valves cracked
Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view
Engine oil leak from bungs on rear of NS cylinder head
Exhaust back box to back box support bar corroded off
Headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has superficial damage to outer side wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to differential (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Support bar between backbox supply pipes corroded off
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MB54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MB54 SLK, 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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MB54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2004.
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