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AJ54 HWC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,611 mi
Last recorded81,611 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 81,611 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 75,784 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,968 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 64,446 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,156 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,710 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 8 Jan 2011 59,710 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,888 miles

Both front brake discs worn. Will require attention soon.

N/S/R inner brake pad worn very close to limits. Will require attention soon.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,363 miles

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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AJ54 HWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ54 HWC, 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 AJ54 HWC registered?

AJ54 HWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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