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MV54 RYN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,462 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SHOCKER TOP SOFT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 70,461 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SHOCKER TOP (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SHOCKER TOP SOFT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 69,607 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 69,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 66,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,446 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 60,446 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,482 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 51,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,169 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 40,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall case seperation (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,029 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 35,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,883 miles

Nsf osf brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 31 Dec 2012 26,883 miles

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

Nsf osf brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,419 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 10,252 miles

condensation offside side repeater lens

Pass 29 Dec 2007 1,209 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 914 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 RYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN registered?

MV54 RYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is MV54 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV54 RYN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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