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NL54 RAM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,238 mi
Last recorded70,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 70,238 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 70,237 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,461 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Two (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2025 68,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Two (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,378 miles

CLOUDY HEAD LIGHTS - POOR HAED LIGHT IMAGE

Offside Rear SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE DISC

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,646 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 53,498 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

Centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,049 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2018 40,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,476 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,150 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,573 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 21,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,716 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 19,716 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 17,764 miles

rear tyres worn very low

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,764 miles

rear tyres worn very low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,825 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,278 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,296 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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NL54 RAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NL54 RAM, 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 NL54 RAM registered?

NL54 RAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is NL54 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 RAM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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