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YJ04 PLS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,067 mi
Last recorded77,067 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 PLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 75,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 73,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,630 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 70,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,661 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,853 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,612 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,874 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,104 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,228 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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YJ04 PLS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YJ04 PLS, 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 YJ04 PLS registered?

YJ04 PLS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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