2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · GU54 CJY
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 137,478 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU54 CJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2025
- 137,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU54 CJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk (GU54 CJY) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
GU54 CJY Mileage History
- 09/03/2022127,423 mi
- 05/08/2023129,099 mi+1,676 mi
- 27/06/2024130,563 mi+1,464 mi
- 16/07/2024130,902 mi+339 mi
- 07/08/2025137,478 mi+6,576 mi
Average of roughly 2,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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