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LS54 JZA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,943 mi
Last recorded129,943 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 JZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 129,943 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 127,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 127,904 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 127,825 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,791 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 126,753 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 124,984 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding re check wheel bearing when the brake is free (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil when in a raised position (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear metallic noise from brake when rotating wheel

Pass 18 May 2021 123,629 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,678 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 115,900 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,824 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,976 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,897 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,350 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,645 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 61,088 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 61,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,813 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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LS54 JZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 LS54 JZA, 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 LS54 JZA registered?

LS54 JZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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