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JU54 TAF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU54 TAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 88,891 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 88,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,423 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,979 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 83,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,782 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear floorpans corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 80,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear floorpans corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 70,293 miles

offside rear exhaust centre to rear joing sleeve deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2018 70,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside needs attention (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside centre to rear joining sleeve (7.1.2)

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

offside rear exhaust centre to rear joing sleeve deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,018 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 68,017 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 68,017 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 66,895 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 13 May 2014 65,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 63,637 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 63,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,724 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 60,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,021 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower n/s body panel damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower n/s body panel damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,287 miles

front discs and pads getting low

handbrake working ok but has excessive travel

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 32,540 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread

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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JU54 TAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JU54 TAF, 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 JU54 TAF registered?

JU54 TAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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