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PW54 SAM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,584 mi
Last recorded37,584 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW54 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,584 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 35,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 33,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 31,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 29,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 27,262 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 24,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2019 21,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 17,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 16,455 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 16,454 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 22 CR displayed, should read 22 CR. (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,582 miles

Rear boot struts weak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,753 miles

n/s/r parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,142 miles

n/s/r parking brake cable corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,170 miles

front and rear number plates just meet legal requirement

n/s/r parking cable outter casing deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2011 11,285 miles

n/s/r parking brake cable outter casing deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,013 miles

long travel in parking brake

n\s\r parking brake cable outer cover split

Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,831 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks on wall

Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,287 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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PW54 SAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PW54 SAM, 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 PW54 SAM registered?

PW54 SAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is PW54 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PW54 SAM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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