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MT54 WXG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,597 mi
Last recorded70,597 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 WXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 70,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,970 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 69,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 68,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 68,276 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,692 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,396 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,565 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 66,565 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front both tyres outer edge perish

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perish

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front spot light reflectors corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,050 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 50,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,290 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,672 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,972 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 31,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

engine management light & srs warning lights on dashboard.

n/s/f jacking point missing.

Fail 20 Dec 2008 31,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,845 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 WXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WXG, 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 MT54 WXG registered?

MT54 WXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is MT54 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 WXG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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