2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · FA54 UOG
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 30,703 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA54 UOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 30,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA54 UOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (FA54 UOG) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
FA54 UOG Mileage History
- 16/02/202425,639 mi
- 23/02/202425,640 mi+1 mi
- 14/02/202527,876 mi+2,236 mi
- 14/02/202527,876 mi
- 18/02/202630,703 mi+2,827 mi
Average of roughly 2,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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