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GX54 WTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Gold Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 WTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 86,228 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 86,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,833 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,833 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,736 miles

rear sub frame slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2023 67,736 miles

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

rear sub frame slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 48,174 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 48,174 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,053 miles

offside front tyre inner tread worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,317 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 28,937 miles

Exhaust tail pipe has supporting bracket starting to corrode

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,937 miles

Exhaust tail pipe has supporting bracket starting to corrode

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,300 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,805 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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GX54 WTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Gold with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX54 WTZ, 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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GX54 WTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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