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MC53 PAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 PAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 112,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 105,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,082 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount creaking when going lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount creaking when going lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,611 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,566 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread change asap

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt torque reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint torque reaction arm (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,354 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,568 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,388 miles

Wear to both front tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,115 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 42,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

slight play to front wheel bearings

travel to parking brake lever

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,281 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 37,272 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking/poor condition

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking/poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,723 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,157 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,930 miles

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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MC53 PAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MC53 PAC, 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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MC53 PAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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