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OU54 TKY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,996 mi
Last recorded98,996 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 TKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 98,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 95,019 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 94,963 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

plastic covers obscuring rear lower suspension arms

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2023 91,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

plastic covers obscuring rear lower suspension arms

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,958 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,646 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,525 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,687 miles

all 4 rear exhaust hangers corroded, jubilee clip fitted to osr

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,520 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2007 21,405 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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OU54 TKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OU54 TKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 TKY registered?

OU54 TKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is OU54 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 TKY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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