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RX54 AOE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,047 mi
Last recorded102,047 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 102,047 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 102,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 101,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 100,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 99,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,952 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,442 miles

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

exhaust clam corroded E.M.L ON

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust clam corroded E.M.L ON

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,336 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,738 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 81,286 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,980 miles

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

no.plate poorly spaced

Fail 28 Jul 2012 71,980 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

no.plate poorly spaced

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,387 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Nov 2007 33,251 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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RX54 AOE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AOE, 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 AOE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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