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OV54 PJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,451 mi
Last recorded55,451 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 55,451 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward lower control arm inner bush has minor cracking - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower central control arm inner bush perishing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,683 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 48,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 47,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 W

Pass 12 Dec 2018 42,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,027 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,522 miles

Condensation in O/S mirror indicator lens.

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,325 miles

Both front tyres perishing on shoulders.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,111 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,664 miles

Rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,845 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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OV54 PJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV54 PJJ, 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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OV54 PJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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