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MB54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,100 mi
Last recorded89,100 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,100 miles

Nearside Front headlight discoloured - light output ok

Offside Front headlight discoloured - light output ok

Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,079 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 85,079 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,438 miles

Both head lamps fogged.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 82,410 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,294 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,527 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Head lamps foged

Fail 28 Sep 2017 77,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Head lamps foged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,073 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,073 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,457 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,740 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,188 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 42,188 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,083 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 23,083 miles

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.

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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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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