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YS54 GTF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,897 mi
Last recorded102,897 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 GTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,896 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,545 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 87,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 86,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 81,070 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,649 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding NOISE ON ROTATION (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 72,274 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,602 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge scrubbing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,746 miles

o/s/f tyre split on inside.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 57,505 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre split on inside.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,922 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,142 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,445 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,883 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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YS54 GTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YS54 GTF, 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 YS54 GTF registered?

YS54 GTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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