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PC54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,241 mi
Last recorded116,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 116,241 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 116,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 113,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate has slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 113,565 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate has slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,986 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,929 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2021 103,659 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,196 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 100,296 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 97,802 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,530 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 17 Jan 2017 70,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 61,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

SRS warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,426 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,574 miles

plastic undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2007 19,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

plastic undertray fitted

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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PC54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 PC54 SLK, 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 PC54 SLK registered?

PC54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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