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YY54 HXO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,603 mi
Last recorded89,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 89,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor corroded, not excessively.

Nearside Rear tyre cracked, no ply or cords visible.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,928 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 5 Aug 2024 88,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,886 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bush deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Nearside Rear floor corroded , not prescribed area.

Offside Front lower arm bush deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,555 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked, no ply or cords visible.

Offside exhaust system has a minor leak.

Plastic undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle, unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,663 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,655 miles

N/s rear exhaust jointing sleeve deteriorated.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,811 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked (no ply or cords visible).

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,941 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,226 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 57,225 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in caliper sliders

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010
Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,615 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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YY54 HXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 YY54 HXO, 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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YY54 HXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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