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YT54 EZL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,760 mi
Last recorded145,760 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 EZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 145,760 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,964 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 140,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount area on top and under inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area on top and under inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 138,118 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,325 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 135,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 126,435 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly and getting low

Fail 2 Jun 2021 126,434 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly and getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2020 119,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,636 miles

Nearside both wheels have buckles on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,390 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,352 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 72,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,959 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

distortion on front brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 13,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YT54 EZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YT54 EZL, 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 YT54 EZL registered?

YT54 EZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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