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VX54 WTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,457 mi
Last recorded28,457 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 WTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 28,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 27,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 26,368 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 25,498 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 25,498 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,492 miles

Offside Front tyre walls badly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 23,492 miles

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

Offside Front tyre walls badly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,768 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 20,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,810 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 18,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,001 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 12,001 miles

Centre Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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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VX54 WTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX54 WTJ, 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 VX54 WTJ registered?

VX54 WTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is VX54 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX54 WTJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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