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VU54 AEO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

126,499 mi
Last recorded126,499 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 126,499 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays/sideskirts fitted

Pass 31 May 2024 117,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 115,657 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,715 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 114,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,848 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 110,931 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 97,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 89,521 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 82,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 73,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,587 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower area of offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,183 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,470 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre bold both edges

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,470 miles

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre bold both edges

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,457 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 39,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,348 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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VU54 AEO 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 VU54 AEO, 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 VU54 AEO registered?

VU54 AEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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