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2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · SP54 FZD

SP54 FZD

2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11/11/2004. Recorded mileage 78,366 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin
2004 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,366 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1796cc

SP54 FZD Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2022
  • 78,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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SP54 FZD Mileage History

  1. 09/11/200716,640 mi
  2. 21/10/200822,448 mi+5,808 mi
  3. 19/10/200929,993 mi+7,545 mi
  4. 20/09/201036,158 mi+6,165 mi
  5. 23/09/201142,432 mi+6,274 mi
  6. 16/10/201247,447 mi+5,015 mi
  7. 16/10/201247,450 mi+3 mi
  8. 18/09/201351,465 mi+4,015 mi
  9. 18/09/201454,167 mi+2,702 mi
  10. 22/09/201556,913 mi+2,746 mi
  11. 19/09/201659,626 mi+2,713 mi
  12. 22/09/201762,378 mi+2,752 mi
  13. 20/09/201865,293 mi+2,915 mi
  14. 30/09/201968,447 mi+3,154 mi
  15. 02/10/201968,447 mi
  16. 05/10/202072,590 mi+4,143 mi
  17. 05/10/202072,590 mi
  18. 28/09/202175,536 mi+2,946 mi
  19. 29/09/202175,536 mi
  20. 22/09/202278,366 mi+2,830 mi

Average of roughly 4,151 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

SP54 FZD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:55
MOT Analysis

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

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (SP54 FZD) between November 2007 and September 2022.

The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 22 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components has welding repair over corrosion t”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components has welding repair over corrosion ”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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