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OU54 RXH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 RXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 105,718 miles

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 102,147 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,702 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 91,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 85,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 83,610 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 83,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,741 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,097 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 72,097 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,689 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,841 miles

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

long handbrake travel

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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OU54 RXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU54 RXH, 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 OU54 RXH registered?

OU54 RXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for OU54 RXH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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