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YJ54 CZO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,572 mi
Last recorded93,572 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 CZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 93,572 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 93,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,886 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 91,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,756 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 91,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,349 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,505 miles

Corrosion suspension components

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion suspension components

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,116 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2017 82,116 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,711 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,792 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,560 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 57,465 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,936 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 35,352 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,076 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,770 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 20,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,104 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 CZO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CZO, 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 CZO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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