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SK54 BAU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,429 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Dec 2023 70,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,430 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,009 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,651 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 57,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front sidewall damage on the inside and outside of the tyre

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 2 Jan 2015 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight inner wall damage on n/s/front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,222 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 45,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,110 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,734 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,737 miles

front tyres are on legal limit would strongly recommend replacing

osf check strap noisey

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,270 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 17,270 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

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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SK54 BAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK54 BAU, 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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SK54 BAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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The MOT history for SK54 BAU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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