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OU54 TPX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

116,621 mi
Last recorded116,621 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 116,621 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 116,621 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,030 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,603 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 83,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,916 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One mounting bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One mounting bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 74,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 74,324 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,781 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 62,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,145 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 58,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,850 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,811 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 50,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 44,850 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake sensor light on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,908 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 35,908 miles

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

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

advice steering tracking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,134 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 22,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,686 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 TPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

OU54 TPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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