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RV54 OTF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,689 mi
Last recorded75,689 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 OTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 71,449 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 71,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger side front wing corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 69,633 miles

Exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,403 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 68,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure support brace missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,813 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 66,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,006 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 66,006 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,439 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,843 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 41,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,442 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,867 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,801 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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RV54 OTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV54 OTF, 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 RV54 OTF registered?

RV54 OTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is RV54 OTF safe to buy?

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