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WJ54 TYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 TYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc scored on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc scored on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in offside front inner joint. ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,687 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 83,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath vehicle; corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

complete undertrays fitted underneath

Fail 23 Jan 2021 76,050 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear subframe is corroded, has 3 holes in. Will need welding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath vehicle; corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

complete undertrays fitted underneath

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,271 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 74,245 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 63,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 64,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,395 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,223 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 50,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,982 miles

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

very slight damage on n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,106 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play within N/s steering

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,784 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 7,246 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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WJ54 TYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

WJ54 TYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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