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SP54 NSO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,318 mi
Last recorded39,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 NSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 39,318 miles

Nearside Front sidewall on tyre perished / cracking

Offside Front sidewall on tyre perished / cracking

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,225 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 21 Jan 2025 39,225 miles

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

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2024 38,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 38,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,047 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 38,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 37,727 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 37,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 37,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,986 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 36,986 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure bumper section insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,616 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 35,616 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,889 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend consideration of front brake discs/pads renewal (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 34,889 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend consideration of front brake discs/pads renewal (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,516 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,035 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,944 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,069 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,568 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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SP54 NSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP54 NSO, 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 SP54 NSO registered?

SP54 NSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is SP54 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 NSO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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