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SP54 PUB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,950 mi
Last recorded81,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 PUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,950 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,626 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,306 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,300 miles

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

brake servo noisy on application of foot brake

Fail 27 Jun 2020 74,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

brake servo noisy on application of foot brake

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,616 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 72,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,736 miles

engine management light illuminated

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,322 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 61,230 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,494 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,663 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,434 miles

lntermitant slight knocking from brake pedle when braking hard

Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,314 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 PUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUB, 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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SP54 PUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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