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RX54 XGE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,480 mi
Last recorded76,480 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 76,480 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 76,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

noise from inside both rear discs upon rotation advise inspection

Pass 19 May 2025 68,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay cover and full undertrays, plus suspension covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 19 May 2025 68,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine bay cover and full undertrays, plus suspension covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2024 58,427 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 58,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,947 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 45,341 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 45,341 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 44,784 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,832 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,976 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)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,362 miles

245/40R17

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit [2mm].

Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

245/40R17

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit [2mm].

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,035 miles

ESP(electronic stability programme)warning light on

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

offside rear tyre has a split in it

Fail 2 Jul 2015 36,030 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ESP(electronic stability programme)warning light on

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

offside rear tyre has a split in it

Pass 2 Aug 2014 34,608 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,093 miles

chip in windscreen

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,670 miles

ESP warning on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,647 miles

advisory checklist 108275

Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,382 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 XGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGE, 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 RX54 XGE registered?

RX54 XGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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