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MV54 FYD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,261 mi
Last recorded54,261 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 FYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 54,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,346 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 49,346 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 48,873 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 48,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,947 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 46,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,200 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,367 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,169 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 44,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball jiont (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,641 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 42,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,862 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 40,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre damage on sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,205 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,290 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,288 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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MV54 FYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MV54 FYD, 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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What year was MV54 FYD registered?

MV54 FYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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