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HJ54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,963 mi
Last recorded104,963 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 104,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 101,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,122 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 94,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak of grease from offside rear outer cv gaiter

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,598 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak of grease from offside rear outer cv gaiter

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,055 miles

Engine oil leak at rear of engine

Front to rear brake pipe surface corroding at rear ends.

Grease around o/side rear outer cv joint - no visible split in gaiter

Slight distortion on rear brake discs.

Underfloor covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,327 miles

Offside Drive shaft full of grease no splits in gaitor

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 83,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft full of grease no splits in gaitor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge 2nd layer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,313 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,201 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 45,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,542 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 36,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,608 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 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

HJ54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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