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SB54 KDN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

126,587 mi
Last recorded126,587 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 KDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 126,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 126,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 123,530 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion in spots (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front side repeater damaged

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

Fail 16 May 2025 123,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower short arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion in spots (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front side repeater damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,531 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 121,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s track boot missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s track boot missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,848 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens damage (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,711 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,076 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,833 miles

Oil leak

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of component

Fail 4 Jan 2017 84,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure iner side wall and got bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of component

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,532 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,532 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 70,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mounting rusted

Fail 23 Nov 2012 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,762 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped due to wear advise inspection and replace as required

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,846 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,846 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,893 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,134 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 51,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,087 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front mud flap damaged

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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SB54 KDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SB54 KDN, 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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SB54 KDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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