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NU54 GLF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,523 mi
Last recorded62,523 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 62,523 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,705 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,038 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 60,037 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury component support bracket corroded and snapped likely to detatch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,275 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,506 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,662 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 49,662 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,160 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 45,160 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,353 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing edges.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 40,168 miles

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

Both front tyres scrubbing edges.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,572 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 35,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,499 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 32,499 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,175 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,528 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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NU54 GLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NU54 GLF, 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 NU54 GLF registered?

NU54 GLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is NU54 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU54 GLF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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