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48 JAN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,390 mi
Last recorded50,390 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 JAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 50,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,519 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,697 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,652 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,602 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,018 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,321 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,525 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,388 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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48 JAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 48 JAN, 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 48 JAN registered?

48 JAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is 48 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 JAN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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