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BJ54 UXA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,147 mi
Last recorded107,147 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 107,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,724 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 103,704 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,023 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,298 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,642 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,642 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,440 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 62,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,112 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,495 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 34,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,548 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 UXA 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 76.2%.

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 BJ54 UXA, 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 BJ54 UXA registered?

BJ54 UXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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