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RJ54 SLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 SLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,021 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 97,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,915 miles

All suspension bushes worn

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal spongey

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 92,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes worn

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal spongey

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

signs of squirals under bonnet

surface corrosion front suspension,shockers,rear subframe,suspension,rear subframe mounts

Fail 11 Mar 2022 90,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

signs of squirals under bonnet

surface corrosion front suspension,shockers,rear subframe,suspension,rear subframe mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,833 miles

handbrake only just passed 16%

service due

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe

Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake only just passed 16%

service due

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame,suspension arms, shock absorbers,anti-roll bar and clamps

slight oil leak from gearbox

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2020 86,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame,suspension arms, shock absorbers,anti-roll bar and clamps

slight oil leak from gearbox

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,281 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts o/s/r metal brake

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,047 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension

Fail 9 Mar 2018 80,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,594 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 72,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake shoes scraping when applyed

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,303 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Offside Front fog light insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,162 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake requires ajustment

Offside Front fog light insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,597 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,239 miles

airbag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,250 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,254 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 22,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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RJ54 SLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RJ54 SLZ, 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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RJ54 SLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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