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VU54 RXA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,007 mi
Last recorded79,007 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 78,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,191 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,985 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,738 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,628 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,173 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 42,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,259 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,409 miles

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

n/side front wheel rim slightly buckled on inner

slight play in o/side front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,488 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 RXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 RXA registered?

VU54 RXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is VU54 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 RXA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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