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SD54 RHK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,121 mi
Last recorded58,121 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 RHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 58,121 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,025 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,666 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,079 miles

advice on further look at front brakes

advice on further look at front lower suspension arm front bushes and further look at rear suspension

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear axle and rear suspension

advice on slight foot brake travel

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Cross strut arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,189 miles

Both front tyres perished and starting to crack

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,077 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,819 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,165 miles

small stone chip zone [a]

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,931 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)

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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SD54 RHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SD54 RHK, 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 SD54 RHK registered?

SD54 RHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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