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MT54 VLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,993 mi
Last recorded98,993 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,655 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 94,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear down low

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,366 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,216 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,915 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear hanging brackets heavily corroded, advise attention soon (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,320 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

central exhaust mounts rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,724 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,384 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 46,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,951 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,764 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 7 Dec 2007 19,656 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)

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 VLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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