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YD54 VYG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,606 mi
Last recorded62,606 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 62,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PART WORN FITTED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 62,601 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 53,256 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 53,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 42,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER//FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER//FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 42,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked alloy (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER//FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER//FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 35,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,587 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,850 miles

n/s steering idler has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,716 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 32,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,297 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,958 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 15,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,793 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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YD54 VYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

YD54 VYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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