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SF54 RFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,631 mi
Last recorded99,631 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 RFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 97,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,754 miles

Nearside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,697 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,367 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 81,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,061 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 62,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,895 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 59,890 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 18 May 2013 53,868 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 53,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,899 miles

advise nearside lower front bumper has damage

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,716 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,622 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,936 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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SF54 RFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SF54 RFE, 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 SF54 RFE registered?

SF54 RFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is SF54 RFE safe to buy?

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