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MT54 UBL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,969 mi
Last recorded86,969 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 86,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2024 83,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 77,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 73,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both head lamps lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2021 71,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both head lamps lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 70,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 69,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,022 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 23 Oct 2012 50,185 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,326 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,920 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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MT54 UBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MT54 UBL, 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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MT54 UBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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