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MF54 SXC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,392 mi
Last recorded92,392 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 SXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 92,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 91,543 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 89,943 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 89,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 87,907 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 87,907 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2022 85,798 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 85,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 83,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 78,769 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 74,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,832 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 71,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,801 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,914 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)

Pass 28 May 2014 61,285 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,802 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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,147 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,874 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 31,874 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,951 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,096 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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MF54 SXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MF54 SXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF54 SXC registered?

MF54 SXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is MF54 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 SXC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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