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WU54 LLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,403 mi
Last recorded83,403 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,403 miles

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

OIL AROUND REAR DIFF

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

Pass 6 May 2025 83,304 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 83,282 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective DIRTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective DIRTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,615 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 81,586 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 81,585 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe corroded(cannot be welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 81,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 80,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexable slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,832 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 78,298 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 75,544 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 75,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,949 miles

strong advisory nearside front tyre worn on sidewalls and inner edge

strong advisory nearside rear tyre cracking on shoulders and splitting on inner sidewall

strong advisory offside rear tyre cracking on shoulders and splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to crack on inner edges

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,452 miles

slight damage to rim protector n/s/f tyre

small cut to n/s/f tyre at inner tread

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,081 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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WU54 LLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WU54 LLJ, 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 WU54 LLJ registered?

WU54 LLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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