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RF54 KAU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,543 mi
Last recorded67,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,543 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,914 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 50,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer wall scuffed , inner side wall out of shape continuously round the tyre, may be a bulge, benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 50,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer wall scuffed , inner side wall out of shape continuously round the tyre, may be a bulge, benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,078 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,235 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,536 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,776 miles

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

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

both front brake discs look worn

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 12 Jul 2013 40,898 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,003 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 39,978 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,612 miles

both front brake disc's

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,516 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON -PROBERBLY REAR BRAKES WORN

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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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RF54 KAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF54 KAU, 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 RF54 KAU registered?

RF54 KAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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