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MJ54 NXW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 NXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 82,047 miles

EML LIGHT ON

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,932 miles

Nearside handbrake just met minimum requirements

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 79,925 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside handbrake just met minimum requirements

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

coolant light on

Pass 15 Jan 2024 79,642 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,837 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 74,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,641 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 72,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 67,792 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 67,791 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 67,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

noise from rear suspension from spring area

Pass 1 May 2018 65,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 62,347 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs some wear

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,294 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 54,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,273 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,650 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,891 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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MJ54 NXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MJ54 NXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ54 NXW registered?

MJ54 NXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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The MOT history for MJ54 NXW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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