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PW54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,887 mi
Last recorded111,887 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 111,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm steering inner arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 102,689 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 102,659 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 96,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,734 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust brackets broken off but system still secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip bottom left corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 88,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres starting to split on inner walls

both rear exhaust support brackets broken

headlight beam images poor

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pads appear low brake check recommended

n/s rear wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair

Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,796 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pads appear low brake check recommended

n/s rear wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,317 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,038 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 7,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 23 Jul 2014 65,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to offside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,713 miles

centre/rear exhaust mounting brackets poor

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,409 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,918 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 39,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,618 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,632 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,305 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 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PW54 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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PW54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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