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RD54 PUU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,433 mi
Last recorded121,433 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 PUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 121,433 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad warning senor incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Underbody corroded/undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2026 121,355 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened heavily corroded about to fracture (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad wear warning light on dash

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

General corrosion to rear underside of car

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad warning senor incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 114,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 114,809 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,563 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 105,551 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened not welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,689 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 103,689 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 102,170 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 102,168 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 102,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed by front bush mounts ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,770 miles

Offside Front fog light

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2020 99,572 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2020 99,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 97,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 97,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 95,689 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,684 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,684 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,719 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2015 84,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,689 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 74,089 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers are smearing

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

nearside front tyre has runflat damage

offside rear exhaust mounting braket missing

rodent nesr under brake master cylinder and fuse box area

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,325 miles

Front discs scored

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,618 miles

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,155 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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RD54 PUU 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 64.3%.

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 RD54 PUU, 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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RD54 PUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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