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OW53 AUA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,301 mi
Last recorded53,301 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,301 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,172 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,854 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 34,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,055 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 19 Mar 2013 24,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,152 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,245 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,522 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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OW53 AUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OW53 AUA, 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 OW53 AUA registered?

OW53 AUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is OW53 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 AUA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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