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SV54 GOA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,043 mi
Last recorded108,043 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 108,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

body has corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 101,716 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 101,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp in op.

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

underside corrosion to body and components

Fail 19 Sep 2023 100,852 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp in op.

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

underside corrosion to body and components

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,402 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 97,402 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,549 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 96,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 95,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,356 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,430 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 86,430 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,929 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,155 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,755 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 47,206 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,769 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 GOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GOA, 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 SV54 GOA registered?

SV54 GOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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