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OB54 FCB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,667 mi
Last recorded84,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB54 FCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 84,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 84,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 81,298 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 81,268 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,069 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 76,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 76,049 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,114 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 73,114 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,576 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 59,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 47,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,853 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,171 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 37,171 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,586 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 13,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OB54 FCB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 OB54 FCB, 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 OB54 FCB registered?

OB54 FCB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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