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BG54 KHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,923 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 107,614 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 104,294 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 104,112 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 103,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corodding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 100,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust centre joint fixing nuts/bolts corroded

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2017 100,852 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust centre joint fixing nuts/bolts corroded

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,340 miles

both front lower suspension arms, (rear arms) inner mounting bushes deteriorating.

offside rear brake hose slightly damaged.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 96,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower suspension arms, (rear arms) inner mounting bushes deteriorating.

offside rear brake hose slightly damaged.

offside rear outer brake pad lining wearing thin

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket fractured but exhaust secure.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket fractured but exhaust secure.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,941 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,778 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,689 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,826 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,312 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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BG54 KHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG54 KHJ, 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 BG54 KHJ registered?

BG54 KHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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