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YX54 KHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 KHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 100,644 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 100,631 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose, greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section, area marked. Cannot fully assess due to undertray fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose, greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 97,188 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,488 miles

Underside covered in underseal

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 95,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30zr19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside parking brake efficiency marginal.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,099 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front bottom upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers underside

Fail 1 Aug 2020 82,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe broken (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front bottom upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers underside

Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 72,535 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,931 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 68,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 64,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,884 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,294 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,854 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,002 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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YX54 KHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YX54 KHA, 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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YX54 KHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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