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MH54 GXA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,095 mi
Last recorded45,095 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 45,095 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 45,092 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

wheel shudder on road test

Pass 4 Feb 2025 44,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in outer side wall ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted all under side cant inspect all components

Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust brackets very corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,531 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 43,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 36,648 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 36,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 33,568 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,623 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perished and cracking, no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre tread perished and cracking, no cords exposed

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 31,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread perished and cracking, no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre tread perished and cracking, no cords exposed

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,313 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,516 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,043 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,189 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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MH54 GXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MH54 GXA, 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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MH54 GXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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