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SK54 RBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,058 mi
Last recorded61,058 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 61,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 61,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,330 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 60,321 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn cross member bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross member bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded with associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 58,680 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 56,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 44,041 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,222 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,222 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,242 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 39,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 38,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,638 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 31,638 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,709 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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SK54 RBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK54 RBY registered?

SK54 RBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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The MOT history for SK54 RBY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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