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WJ54 OHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,876 mi
Last recorded80,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 79,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 78,358 miles

Central Inner Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe going to rear silencer. Strengthening brace missing and has caused a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel inner bead rim has what looks like a crack starting, but can not be 100% sure

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from system and nearside corroding thin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2020 73,982 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 71,273 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,219 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 37,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres 2mm of tread approx

Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres 3mm of tread approx on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,111 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 10,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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WJ54 OHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ54 OHL, 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 WJ54 OHL registered?

WJ54 OHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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