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YS54 HJN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,436 mi
Last recorded131,436 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,436 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,040 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 126,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,803 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 15 Dec 2020 122,851 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 115,468 miles

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

front 205/55r16 rear 225/50r16

under body panels fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 115,452 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both sides of bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both sides of bracket (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front 205/55r16 rear 225/50r16

under body panels fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 111,878 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear main brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,174 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,699 miles

Exhaust Y Piece bracket corroded off but still supported

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,514 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,784 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 67,784 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,166 miles

nearside rear brake stciking slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,580 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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YS54 HJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS54 HJN, 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 YS54 HJN registered?

YS54 HJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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