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BF54 RNJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,236 mi
Last recorded33,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 33,236 miles

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms nearside and offside starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 32,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 30,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 29,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 28,501 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 28,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,491 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,055 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp glass smashed

Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,414 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2011 17,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,139 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,010 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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BF54 RNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF54 RNJ, 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 BF54 RNJ registered?

BF54 RNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 RNJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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