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PL54 DJE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,427 mi
Last recorded99,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 99,427 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 94,839 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,697 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 88,952 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 88,925 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,399 miles

rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,397 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,696 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 65,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,187 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,947 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,561 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,561 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE - O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,424 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,467 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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PL54 DJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PL54 DJE, 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 PL54 DJE registered?

PL54 DJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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