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2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · KV54 DME

KV54 DME

2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 15/09/2004. Recorded mileage 95,812 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin
2004 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/05/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
95,812 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/05/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
3498cc

KV54 DME Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2022
  • 95,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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KV54 DME Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202295,812 mi
  2. 04/05/202295,812 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

KV54 DME MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 16:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (KV54 DME) between April 2022 and May 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.

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