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DE54 NJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,552 mi
Last recorded107,552 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 107,552 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 107,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,224 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 100,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 97,248 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 92,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 88,213 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 87,233 miles

Nearside Front small stone chip in front windscrren

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 87,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering rack to track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front small stone chip in front windscrren

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on warning marks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 86,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 86,574 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,471 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 1 Mar 2017 73,952 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

FRONT WIPER BLADE

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,840 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 9 Mar 2011 39,980 miles

Outer Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check fuel ,and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,980 miles

unable to check fuel ,and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 27 May 2010 37,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,155 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,280 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 26,278 miles

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

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)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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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DE54 NJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DE54 NJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 NJV registered?

DE54 NJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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