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GV54 UJB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

180,438 mi
Last recorded180,438 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 180,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

under side & sill covers fitted covering most areas

Fail 30 Jun 2026 180,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

under side & sill covers fitted covering most areas

Pass 27 Jun 2025 175,384 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 169,572 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 162,020 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 162,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 151,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 150,772 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 150,772 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 150,702 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 150,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 150,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 149,917 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 149,917 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 143,462 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 143,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 136,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng light on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 136,694 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng light on

Pass 22 Nov 2013 129,171 miles

centre brake pipes corroded

front tyre treads low[outer edges]

Fail 22 Nov 2013 129,171 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre brake pipes corroded

front tyre treads low[outer edges]

Fail 27 Nov 2012 113,139 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NOISEY PULLEY ON ENGINE

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

O/S/F DOOR STICKER NOISEY

O/S/R EXHAUST SUPPORT MISSING BUT STILL SECURE

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,139 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NOISEY PULLEY ON ENGINE

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

O/S/F DOOR STICKER NOISEY

O/S/R EXHAUST SUPPORT MISSING BUT STILL SECURE

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,735 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 89,735 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,443 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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GV54 UJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GV54 UJB, 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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GV54 UJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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