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SO54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,777 mi
Last recorded154,777 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,777 miles

Central Rear Exhaust pipe leaking gases at split section at rear

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 143,219 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 143,218 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 137,863 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 137,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 133,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top visible from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded on floor pan within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front rack end inner boot perished/disconnected

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,302 miles

slight corrosion on subframes

Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on subframes

Pass 18 Feb 2020 124,373 miles

Front fog lamp inop

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 116,754 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 116,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

automatic gearbox oil leak

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f body support rod corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,004 miles

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)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 86,004 miles

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

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)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,745 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 78,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,813 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 62,813 miles

Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,170 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,128 miles

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

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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SO54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO54 SLK, 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 SO54 SLK registered?

SO54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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