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VX54 XFC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,788 mi
Last recorded86,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 86,788 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2025 86,787 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (track control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,473 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bottom arms and n/s/f track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both inner rack ends

Fail 13 Nov 2024 84,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bottom arms and n/s/f track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 15 Nov 2023 73,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts showing signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 73,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts showing signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,880 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 58,869 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,718 miles

Central exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipes coated in wax

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,587 miles

brake pipes coated in wax

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

centre exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,423 miles

Front tyres cracking and perished in tread also slight wear inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,509 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 38,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,775 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2011 29,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,816 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 23,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,102 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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VX54 XFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VX54 XFC, 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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VX54 XFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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