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PO54 ZXX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,642 mi
Last recorded89,642 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 ZXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 89,642 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 89,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2026 89,569 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 85,087 miles

Rear rear exhaust mount defective

Pass 21 Aug 2023 82,878 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 81,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,015 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,358 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe and axles. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge. 3mm. Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil pan area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 72,813 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe and axles. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge. 3mm. Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil pan area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,882 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 64,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 63,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,949 miles

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

centre exhaust brackets deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly perished (cracks in tread)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,610 miles

SRS warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 3 Feb 2012 46,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 21 Jan 2011 45,182 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,655 miles

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

correct registration plates fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,860 miles

correct number plates temporarily fitted over "personal"plates.presenter will remove them directly after test.

Pass 25 Sep 2007

vehicle presenter has temporarily fitted the correct plate over the faulty plates and intends to remove them after the test.

Fail 14 Sep 2007

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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PO54 ZXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 PO54 ZXX, 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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PO54 ZXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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