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YA54 VWK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 86,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded off x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front disc back plates corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm inner joint on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm inner joint on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box brace bar corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres severely perished with large splits and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 83,892 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 83,829 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,436 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 82,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 80,008 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 77,918 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2021 77,908 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,602 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,320 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 70,320 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 63,856 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,307 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,303 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,209 miles

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

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

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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YA54 VWK 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 66.7%.

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 YA54 VWK, 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 YA54 VWK registered?

YA54 VWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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