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YB54 BMO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

181,655 mi
Last recorded181,655 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 BMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 181,655 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification welded in the past (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed / chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm ( chalked ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 172,601 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 172,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 171,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 171,771 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 161,720 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 161,716 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,142 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 153,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 148,624 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 148,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 137,038 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Third brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,521 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,254 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 75,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 34,721 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 20,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,238 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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YB54 BMO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YB54 BMO, 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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YB54 BMO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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