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YE54 YZC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,668 mi
Last recorded63,668 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 YZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 63,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 63,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mountings corroded & insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear of 2 arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,837 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 60,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 51,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,325 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 49,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,343 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,141 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 27,141 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,096 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,224 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 21,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,344 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,303 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 10,441 miles

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

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

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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YE54 YZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE54 YZC, 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 YE54 YZC registered?

YE54 YZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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