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YC54 BHE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,138 mi
Last recorded71,138 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,138 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush worn and slight play - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to outer sidewall and to outer edge tread blocks - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing and cracks between tread - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,912 miles

Front brake system warning light on

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - outer edges and inside tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 70,911 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front brake system warning light on

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - outer edges and inside tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 70,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 70,299 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 70,297 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,484 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 69,484 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,152 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusty away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,379 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,282 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,516 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,516 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's worn

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

Pass 28 Dec 2009 41,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,921 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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YC54 BHE 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 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC54 BHE, 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 YC54 BHE registered?

YC54 BHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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