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YA54 YFR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,616 mi
Last recorded119,616 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 119,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near floor evident silicone sealed to prevent water ingress (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r exhaust clamps snapped but system secure

Fail 23 Apr 2026 119,587 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near floor evident silicone sealed to prevent water ingress (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r exhaust clamps snapped but system secure

Pass 24 Apr 2025 118,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 118,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 115,434 miles

chassis , under trays fitted as standard covering testable items .

head lamps outer lens , showing deterioration , slightly effecting lamp aim .

light oil leak

near side rear floor corrosion evident , silicone sealed to prevent water ingress

rear suspension , various link arms , bushes showing deterioration .

with under trays removed , evident brakes pipes showing slight corrosion .

Fail 6 Apr 2024 115,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cm of suspension mounting component marked in yellow . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chassis , under trays fitted as standard covering testable items .

head lamps outer lens , showing deterioration , slightly effecting lamp aim .

light oil leak

near side rear tyre worn just off wear bar indicators

rear suspension , various link arms , bushes showing deterioration .

rear suspension coil springs , lower coils showing corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,765 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 110,761 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,064 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,925 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 101,925 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 84,836 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 84,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 78,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 78,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 72,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 72,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,269 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 51,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,036 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 38,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,848 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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YA54 YFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YFR, 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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YA54 YFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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