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SH54 AAE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,441 mi
Last recorded62,441 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 62,441 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 62,441 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 57,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 56,518 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel and may require adjustment

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 55,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knock within steering rack area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,624 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

signs of corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,388 miles

OSF tyre cracking to outer edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 41,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,483 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,385 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,643 miles

N/s washers poor.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,098 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 7 Aug 2009 12,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,645 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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SH54 AAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SH54 AAE, 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 SH54 AAE registered?

SH54 AAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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