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RA54 JYK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,483 mi
Last recorded104,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 JYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 104,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,522 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 8 Nov 2024 99,522 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,869 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,565 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 84,565 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,905 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 79,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,059 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,664 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,301 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn raised shoulders

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,860 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,942 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,962 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2009 44,944 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,752 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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RA54 JYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RA54 JYK, 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 RA54 JYK registered?

RA54 JYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for RA54 JYK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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