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HJ54 PFX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,046 mi
Last recorded178,046 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 PFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 178,046 miles

underside tray fitted has damp of oil

front bumper on lower has damage

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 4x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central stop light not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 165,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central stop light not working

Front lower bumper has damage

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

both head light perished , may improving if polishing

underside tray fitted has damp of oil

Fail 5 Oct 2023 165,162 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central stop light not working

Front lower bumper has damage

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

both head light perished , may improving if polishing

underside tray fitted has damp of oil

Pass 10 Oct 2022 156,845 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens has slightly damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

both front head light slightly perished ,may improving if polishing

front bumper on lower has damage

underside tray fitted has damp of oil

Fail 10 Oct 2022 156,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords big cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens has slightly damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

both front head light slightly perished ,may improving if polishing

front bumper on lower has damage

underside tray fitted has damp of oil

Pass 7 Oct 2021 148,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 148,165 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 141,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear may require to attention SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material may require to attention two area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of flexi hose,may require to attention (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two damage (6.1.2 (a))

both head light slight perished,may improving if polishing

center stop light not working

front bumper on lower has slight damage

underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2020 141,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear may require to attention SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material may require to attention two area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of flexi hose,may require to attention (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two damage (6.1.2 (a))

both head light slight perished,may improving if polishing

center stop light not working

front bumper on lower has slight damage

underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,616 miles

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

Rear 2 exhaust securing bracket damaged/snapped

high level brake light not working

oil leak

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Oct 2019 124,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp unit misted no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp unit misted no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small deep cut to cord, worn heavy inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear 2 exhaust securing bracket damaged/snapped

high level brake light not working

oil leak

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2018 116,127 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 115,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear exhaust has a broken mounting - still adequately supported

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre shows signs of having outer sidewall repair

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear boot struts weak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 108,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both offside & nearside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear exhaust has a broken mounting - still adequately supported

Nearside Rear tyre under-inflated

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre shows signs of having outer sidewall repair

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear boot struts weak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 95,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,265 miles

o/s rear tyre near limit

rear exhaust, metal supports becoming corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,122 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,462 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 42,462 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,613 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 PFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ54 PFX, 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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HJ54 PFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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