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LN54 WJN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,461 mi
Last recorded94,461 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 WJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 94,461 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 94,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,176 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Centre exhaust joint deteriated but leaking gases

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,019 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 89,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,312 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 75,361 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 67,799 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 67,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 60,350 miles

steering coloum slight up and down movement

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,193 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,590 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle no effort both sides (3.7.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,640 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,463 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,215 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,542 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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LN54 WJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LN54 WJN, 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 LN54 WJN registered?

LN54 WJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LN54 WJN safe to buy?

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