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BJ54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,265 mi
Last recorded62,265 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 62,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,874 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 61,439 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR to RR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,995 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 58,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,045 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 46,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,172 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,061 miles

srs light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,890 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,260 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,819 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,582 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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BJ54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BJ54 SLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 SLK registered?

BJ54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 SLK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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