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LJ54 OHN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,577 mi
Last recorded78,577 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,144 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 75,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,207 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 73,206 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged from being run soft. inner sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 64,877 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 55,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 48,729 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 48,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 41,348 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 33,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 33,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 27,048 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 20,110 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 20,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 19,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,115 miles

nsf fog lamp permanently illuminated when main lights are on

Pass 24 May 2013 18,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 18,640 miles

lump missing from nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 11 May 2011 18,175 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,886 miles

large cut in N/S/R tyre side wall not to cords

Pass 26 May 2009 17,613 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,709 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall not exposing cords. nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

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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LJ54 OHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJ54 OHN, 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 LJ54 OHN registered?

LJ54 OHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 OHN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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