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WL54 ALU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 119,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 106,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 95,007 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 83,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,634 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 80,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,582 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 78,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 77,141 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,585 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 70,585 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,146 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,357 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low inner wall

Rear exhaust bracket rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,662 miles

Rear Exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,009 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 41,862 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,793 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 36,793 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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 11 Sep 2009 31,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,731 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,825 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 25,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WL54 ALU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 WL54 ALU, 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 WL54 ALU registered?

WL54 ALU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is WL54 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 ALU shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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