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SN54 OWP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,929 mi
Last recorded113,929 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 OWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 113,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 113,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 113,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 113,410 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 113,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan soft to touch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 102,897 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 102,866 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 90,171 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,430 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 57,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,101 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 55,082 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,379 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 54,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,157 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2010 44,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,158 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,238 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 OWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OWP, 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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SN54 OWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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