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ML54 TJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

155,624 mi
Last recorded155,624 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 TJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 155,624 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear axle (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 155,623 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 151,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear warning on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2025 151,485 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear warning on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2024 146,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 146,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 144,194 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 144,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2022 140,475 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 140,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 135,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective by diff both mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

slight grinding noise off rear handbrake

slight oil leaking off engine

Fail 5 Feb 2021 135,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective by diff both mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

slight grinding noise off rear handbrake

Pass 4 Feb 2020 134,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2020 134,021 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 131,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 131,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 128,564 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 128,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,125 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 123,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,213 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,779 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,750 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 105,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn wear edge on inner faces

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Fail 4 Jul 2011 103,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn wear edge on inner faces

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 7 Jul 2010 100,390 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 93,959 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,959 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,330 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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ML54 TJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 ML54 TJX, 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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ML54 TJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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