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HJ54 GHN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,459 mi
Last recorded45,459 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 GHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 45,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel

Pass 23 Aug 2024 43,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,092 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 41,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,097 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,984 miles

All four tyres perished.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,394 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 31,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,740 miles

park brake pulls high

Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,866 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,122 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 9,953 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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HJ54 GHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HJ54 GHN, 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 HJ54 GHN registered?

HJ54 GHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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