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MX54 PFO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,434 mi
Last recorded36,434 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 PFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 36,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 34,490 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 32,220 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 32,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 31,155 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 30,267 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 29,611 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 28,989 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 28,989 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,526 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,985 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 25,824 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 25,824 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,449 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 24,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,337 miles

advise front brake discs

advise nearside front tyre inner side wall slight cuts but not showing inner core

advise offside front tyre tread cracking & perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2013 21,337 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise nearside front tyre inner side wall slight cuts but not showing inner core

advise offside front tyre tread cracking & perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,595 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded

s.r.s lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,713 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 11,419 miles

E.S.P lamp on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ns/f wing/bumper damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,010 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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MX54 PFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MX54 PFO, 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 MX54 PFO registered?

MX54 PFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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