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SV54 GNK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,572 mi
Last recorded124,572 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 124,572 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 124,572 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering rack leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear floor has slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 121,933 miles

Front Both tyres bald on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2021 121,933 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,157 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 121,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 118,092 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Jul 2019 117,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 112,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure warning light on

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure warning light on

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,111 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 106,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,291 miles

engine man light on

exhaust bracket at rear corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres - small cracks / weathering.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,309 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres - small cracks / weathering.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,611 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 61,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,203 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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SV54 GNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SV54 GNK, 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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SV54 GNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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