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GU54 RHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,086 mi
Last recorded121,086 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,086 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 121,086 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 113,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,918 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 104,918 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 91,000 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 91,000 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake leak (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking at bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 Jan 2021 75,347 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 53,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 50,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,862 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,164 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 8,773 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 7,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 6,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 5,492 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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GU54 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU54 RHJ, 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 GU54 RHJ registered?

GU54 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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