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SV54 HMH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 HMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,420 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 74,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 71,470 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 71,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,714 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 66,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,056 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,476 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 56,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,509 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 51,509 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,795 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible.

Offside Front castor arm boot has slight damage but preventing ingress of dirt

front suspension arm main bushes are starting to perish

rear sub frame slight surface corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 48,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible.

Front brake discs poor condition-slight fluctuation

Offside Front castor arm boot has slight damage but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear brake discs are in poor condition-slight fluctuation

front suspension arm main bushes are starting to perish

rear sub frame slight surface corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,175 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,679 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 17,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2008 10,204 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 HMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HMH, 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 HMH registered?

SV54 HMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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