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SN54 GXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,158 mi
Last recorded92,158 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 92,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,860 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 89,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 87,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 87,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,293 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 85,291 miles

Emissions not tested cant fit probe due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,216 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,523 miles

Both front tyres age cracked

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Both front tyres age cracked

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 67,317 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 67,317 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 58,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,895 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 58,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,729 miles

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

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

n/s/front wing damaged

rear number plate blistered

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,161 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,374 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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SN54 GXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SN54 GXL, 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 SN54 GXL registered?

SN54 GXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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