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VE54 KLC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 71,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 71,148 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 71,135 miles

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

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

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

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 5 May 2023 68,764 miles

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

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 9 May 2022 66,455 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to being deemed a failure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to being deemed a failure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 62,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,777 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,166 miles

windscreen has crack in zone b not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,397 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 39,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,160 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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VE54 KLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE54 KLC, 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 VE54 KLC registered?

VE54 KLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is VE54 KLC safe to buy?

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