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GN54 YJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 75,025 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 75,024 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps need cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake flex bracket insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,459 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 72,458 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,812 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 68,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 64,005 miles

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

engine cover fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,767 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 61,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 61,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,217 miles

engine and under covers fitted

no maker and post code plus bsau145d numbers on the number plates

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 53,324 miles

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

Nearside nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,715 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,118 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 46,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,871 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 May 2010 41,759 miles

handbrake travel a little high.small dent on inner rim of the n/s front wheel.

Pass 1 May 2009 40,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,892 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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GN54 YJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN54 YJX, 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 GN54 YJX registered?

GN54 YJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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