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YX54 UAF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,690 mi
Last recorded73,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 UAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,600 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 62,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,554 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,902 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 57,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,278 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light illuminated

offside front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R exhaust bracket hook corroded off hanging loose on rubber mount

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,985 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,985 miles

Brake pump insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,517 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp inop

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,826 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,826 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,850 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads about 50% worn

slight cracking on outer front tyre tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,472 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 UAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAF, 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 YX54 UAF registered?

YX54 UAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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