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WJ54 UAR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,036 mi
Last recorded47,036 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,036 miles

Offside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,965 miles

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,410 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear various chassis components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 46,408 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

outer sill +some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

rear subframe & some suspension some components quite rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,270 miles

undertrays & sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,225 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,116 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,150 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking may need checking/adjusting due to uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 May 2012 38,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,271 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 UAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

WJ54 UAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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