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YC54 BMO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,906 mi
Last recorded68,906 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 68,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,623 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 68,616 miles

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

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,381 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,324 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,740 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe has slight surface rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2021 65,474 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,912 miles

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

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,240 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 40,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,191 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,097 miles

Both front cross strut bushes worn

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 BMO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 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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What year was YC54 BMO registered?

YC54 BMO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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