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YJ54 FTW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 97,313 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 97,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 96,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 95,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 91,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,387 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES ( CORRODED AT REAR ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,139 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 80,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 78,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,535 miles

Rear tyres both sides deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,760 miles

slight wear in near side steering tie rod

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,879 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 64,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre stop light not working

front brake discs inner face corroded

slight play in near side steering arm joint

Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,867 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner face pitted/scored

slight play in near side outer steering arm

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,630 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 53,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,188 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 43,216 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly & lip on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,372 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 FTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ54 FTW, 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 FTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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