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SJ54 GGF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,909 mi
Last recorded145,909 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 GGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 145,909 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 145,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 141,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 140,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,711 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 136,711 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,872 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,506 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,596 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 124,595 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 122,193 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,965 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,628 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,570 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 105,433 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both centre exhaust mountings missing

engine warning light on

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 102,806 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,799 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 83,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,157 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 55,154 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,135 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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SJ54 GGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SJ54 GGF, 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 SJ54 GGF registered?

SJ54 GGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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