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BJ54 YRP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 97,578 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 96,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 96,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 92,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,429 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 87,425 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 82,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 77,366 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,488 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,897 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 57,336 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,585 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

oil around steering rcak

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,475 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,607 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,524 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 YRP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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