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SK54 RCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,502 mi
Last recorded81,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 RCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,502 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rear exhaust hangers broken but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all underbody of vehicle corroded

both front headlamps misting

exhaust slightly blowing but not affecting emmisions

Fail 18 Jun 2024 81,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rear exhaust hangers broken but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all underbody of vehicle corroded

both front headlamps misting

exhaust slightly blowing but not affecting emmisions

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 81,170 miles

OS handbrake weak

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 80,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,252 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,317 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,317 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 77,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,199 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 68,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,135 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,468 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,052 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 44,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,713 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 RCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SK54 RCX, 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 RCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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