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BJ54 XZG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,139 mi
Last recorded74,139 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower/rear arm/balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,052 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 72,729 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,216 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 65,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,381 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 61,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 59,887 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2012 48,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,621 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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