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ML54 TTE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,686 mi
Last recorded100,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 TTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 100,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section withing 30cm of passenger seat mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear axle brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

rear subframe and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 23 Dec 2024 97,552 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,508 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 94,221 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 94,218 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,909 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 92,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,998 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,320 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 77,308 miles

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

Exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,437 miles

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

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

nearside front outer tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,534 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,549 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 55,549 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,687 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,562 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,562 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2009 30,336 miles

n/s/f tyre nearing legal limits

slight play on n/s ball joint

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,040 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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ML54 TTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML54 TTE, 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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ML54 TTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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