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BJ54 UXP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,882 mi
Last recorded129,882 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 UXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 129,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 128,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2024 128,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,891 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 124,882 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,505 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front [rear arms] inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides, rear brake pipes corroded, requires further attention

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,906 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,255 miles

engine & lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,248 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs not visable

slight leak on autobox

Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,245 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs not visable

slight leak on autobox

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,880 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,473 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,914 miles

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

o/s/f. tyre has cracks in treads.

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 UXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 UXP, 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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BJ54 UXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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