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DE54 NMJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,823 mi
Last recorded85,823 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 82,812 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,463 miles

Nearside Park brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 71,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE /STRONG ADVISE. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,871 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,291 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,555 miles

2X Center Exhaust Mounts Broken However System Is Still Adequately Supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut noted on nearside rear tyre sidewall.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 42,851 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,946 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,004 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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DE54 NMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE54 NMJ, 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 DE54 NMJ registered?

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

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