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YP54 SFO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,563 mi
Last recorded103,563 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 SFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,563 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2026 103,563 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2025 101,501 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2025 101,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2024 99,051 miles

both headlamps deteriorated. advise changing before next mot

Pass 16 May 2023 96,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Centre ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 92,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Centre ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 90,696 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 88,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 87,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,802 miles

n/s & o/s front suspensions bushes weak

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber prashed

Pass 21 May 2016 83,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,883 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 81,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2014 79,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 79,617 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 77,090 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 77,071 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 74,097 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 65,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,619 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,985 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,312 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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YP54 SFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFO, 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 YP54 SFO registered?

YP54 SFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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