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RO53 ROC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,836 mi
Last recorded103,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO53 ROC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,836 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 103,836 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers/top mount slight play

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 103,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 92,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,124 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2019 71,393 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,697 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,086 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 69,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,575 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,824 miles

nearside rear shock absorber top cover damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,082 miles

condensation nearside side repeator and offside side repeator

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,311 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 43,504 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,504 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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RO53 ROC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO53 ROC, 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 RO53 ROC registered?

RO53 ROC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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