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YT54 WMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,909 mi
Last recorded64,909 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,909 miles

BOTH headlamps misty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components and rear under body

Fail 23 Oct 2025 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH headlamps misty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components and rear under body

Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components and rear under body

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,493 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive front under tray covered in oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both windscreen washers partially blocked

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,634 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil residue around rack area

Surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre brackets corroded

front lower suspension arms (front arms) both front bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 23 Mar 2021 57,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre brackets corroded

front lower suspension arms (front arms) both front bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,821 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wheel bearings slight play

centre exhaust brackets corroded

damage to offside front bumper

nearside front tyre getting low and starting to perish in between treads (225/45x17)

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak possible rear camshaft gaskets ()

surface rust too brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,670 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,095 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,052 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 17,909 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,851 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,462 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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YT54 WMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 YT54 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

YT54 WMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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