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RF54 TBV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,584 mi
Last recorded33,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 TBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 33,584 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 33,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,188 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 30,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 28,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,656 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable excessively corroded, outer cover insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,907 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,672 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 22,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,592 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,540 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,282 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,041 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 15,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,831 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 20 Oct 2008 12,831 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 17 Oct 2007 9,955 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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RF54 TBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RF54 TBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 TBV registered?

RF54 TBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is RF54 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 TBV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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