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WA54 SJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,598 mi
Last recorded103,598 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 SJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,598 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 99,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 97,994 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 97,966 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 2 Mar 2022 96,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,792 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 92,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,175 miles

All brake pipes greased

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished + worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2017 85,171 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe x 3 (2.4.A.3)

All brake pipes greased

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished + worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,873 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes and greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 81,864 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes and greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,369 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 77,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,198 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,266 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,450 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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WA54 SJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA54 SJY, 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 WA54 SJY registered?

WA54 SJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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