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PG53 OTM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,246 mi
Last recorded115,246 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 115,246 miles

Front All Suspension Components Corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear All Suspension Components Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 115,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front All Suspension Components Corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear All Suspension Components Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 112,450 miles

General Corrosion

Fail 13 May 2025 112,450 miles

General Corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,813 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,561 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,146 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,898 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,565 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 73,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s at edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,286 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,509 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 57,509 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,214 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,771 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,011 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 37,011 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,846 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 22,844 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,686 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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PG53 OTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PG53 OTM, 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 PG53 OTM registered?

PG53 OTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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