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BJ54 YCC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,680 mi
Last recorded82,680 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 82,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 79,866 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 78,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,863 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 74,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 72,207 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 72,207 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,932 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,724 miles

Offside exhaust pipe hanging bracket corroded still secured by bracket on nearside exhaust pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,678 miles

Nearside and offside rear underside brake pipes have light surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,493 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)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,770 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 57,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 54,532 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s hand brake low

o/s side repeater has condensation in it

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008
Fail 18 Nov 2008 36,380 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,136 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 YCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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