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RJ54 VMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,411 mi
Last recorded91,411 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 91,411 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,638 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 90,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,483 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 82,837 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,213 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,309 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 56,309 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,749 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,875 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,554 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,994 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 26,994 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,532 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all wheels scufed/scratched

dents in n/s door

mark on drivers seat

o/sf bumper/wing scratched

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 VMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ54 VMG, 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 RJ54 VMG registered?

RJ54 VMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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