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EX54 JXC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 JXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,707 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 97,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 85,962 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Extensive corrosion to sub-frame around OS suspension arm mountings. Stability of vehicle is affected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,217 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 76,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,068 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,447 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 54,447 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,515 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint facing upwards arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly inside face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remain (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,458 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,420 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,243 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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EX54 JXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EX54 JXC, 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 EX54 JXC registered?

EX54 JXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is EX54 JXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 JXC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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