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YP54 NXC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 NXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,410 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 82,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,388 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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,870 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,858 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,601 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 78,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,293 miles

exhaust hangers corroded but still secure

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust hangers corroded but still secure

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 60,592 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 60,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 59,839 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 59,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,720 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 42,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,539 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,537 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YP54 NXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP54 NXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP54 NXC registered?

YP54 NXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is YP54 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP54 NXC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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