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SG54 OPH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 OPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 89,804 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury does not self hold (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 89,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury does not self hold (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,829 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,343 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,958 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 83,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,887 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 83,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,004 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,426 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,893 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,382 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,987 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 67,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 65,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,585 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 57,585 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,313 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 48,313 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,754 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,867 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,925 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 21,925 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SG54 OPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SG54 OPH, 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 SG54 OPH registered?

SG54 OPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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