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RX54 AOB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,857 mi
Last recorded91,857 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 AOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,857 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 20 May 2024 88,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to the pipe that feeds the flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to the pipe that feeds the flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to the Front to Rear pipes where they exit the rear under-tray (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 76,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 76,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm b/j has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush has separated on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm which is only just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm which is only just above the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 64,286 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 64,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 63,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2020 62,033 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective brackets corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 56,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 53,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 49,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,999 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion under body !!!

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,967 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,256 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,143 miles

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

front brake discs have a wear lip on inner edge bringing brake warning light on prematurely

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,892 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 18,891 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

all four tyres close or on legal limit

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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RX54 AOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RX54 AOB, 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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RX54 AOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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