2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · YG54 NVP
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 130,100 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG54 NVP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2023
- 130,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG54 NVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (YG54 NVP) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (chalked) (7.”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
YG54 NVP Mileage History
- 29/03/2022125,293 mi
- 01/04/2022125,293 mi
- 15/04/2023130,075 mi+4,782 mi
- 22/05/2023130,100 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 4,188 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
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