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VYJ 525

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,479 mi
Last recorded7,479 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 525
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 7,479 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 7,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 7,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 7,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 7,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 7,138 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 7,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and very close to exposing the ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both the offside and nearside front tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 6,985 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 6,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 6,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,477 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,193 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 5,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 5,293 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 5,078 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 4,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 4,399 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 4,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 3,211 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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VYJ 525 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VYJ 525, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYJ 525 registered?

VYJ 525 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is VYJ 525 safe to buy?

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