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YT54 YFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 114,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,369 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,756 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 101,756 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both Brake Pipe's (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2022 97,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 97,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,896 miles

Handbrake slow

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 91,708 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 91,708 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,653 miles

Both headlights lenses

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,274 miles

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

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,930 miles

n/s handbrake cable bracket

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,220 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 85,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 80,903 miles

2 exhaust hangers snapped

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,775 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 53,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,052 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 YFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

YT54 YFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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