2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · RY54 DLD
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 132,146 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY54 DLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 132,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY54 DLD 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 (RY54 DLD) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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 (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RY54 DLD Mileage History
- 24/06/2024117,345 mi
- 24/06/2024117,346 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/2025127,987 mi+10,641 mi
- 13/08/2026132,130 mi+4,143 mi
- 24/08/2026132,146 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,833 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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