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SJ54 HPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,411 mi
Last recorded59,411 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 HPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 59,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s steering rack gaitor perished

Pass 29 Aug 2025 59,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,549 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ exit of undertray corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 56,809 miles

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,760 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 54,753 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,985 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,526 miles

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

parking brake performance just met requirement 16%

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

parking brake efficiency just met requirement 16%

Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

parking brake efficiency just met requirement 16%

Pass 8 May 2017 46,018 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 46,018 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 May 2016 41,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 35,735 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2014 35,734 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 32,703 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 5,373 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,641 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 HPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SJ54 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

SJ54 HPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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