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YJ54 ATX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,184 mi
Last recorded87,184 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,184 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 87,184 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 87,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,313 miles

corrosion in brake pipes generally

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes (limited vision on exact condition due to covers )

corrosion in rear subframe

Fail 3 Oct 2023 80,233 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in brake pipes generally

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes (limited vision on exact condition due to covers )

corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,307 miles

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, covered by undertray, advise undertray off inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system touching diff guibo

handbrake lever travel high, little to no reserve

Fail 3 Oct 2022 63,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, covered by undertray, advise undertray off inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system touching diff guibo

handbrake lever travel high, little to no reserve

Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 50,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,741 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,555 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 32,618 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,464 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 27,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket insecure. (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,079 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,785 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre in poor condotion

O/S/F Tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,898 miles

both front and offside rear tyres are cracking in tread

Fail 1 Oct 2009 14,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front and offside rear tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,709 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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YJ54 ATX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ54 ATX, 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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YJ54 ATX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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