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AC54 JDS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,620 mi
Last recorded114,620 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC54 JDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 114,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 113,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,271 miles

Central Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 109,329 miles

Central exhaust deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear support bar corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,843 miles

Exhaust box between rear and CAT heavilly corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 103,991 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,852 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight condensation emerging (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2017 90,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight condensation emerging (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,473 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 70,177 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 70,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dashboard warnning light on

exhaust weak/corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,550 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 52,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,696 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,835 miles

N/S front tyre starting to split on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 18,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/S tyre starting to split on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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AC54 JDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC54 JDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC54 JDS registered?

AC54 JDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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