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YD54 VXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 VXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 90,465 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 87,910 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,463 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,307 miles

Exhaust tailpipe, front mountings corroded and broken

Handbrake travel close to maximum

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,534 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 73,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,178 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,003 miles

exhaust bracket broken rear section but still secure

o/s/r road spring corroded but not yet broken

excessive travel in handbrake lever wheels still lock

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,276 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,920 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,918 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 24,150 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 20,580 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 20,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YD54 VXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YD54 VXL, 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 YD54 VXL registered?

YD54 VXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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