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9 JVA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,735 mi
Last recorded100,735 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 JVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 100,735 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,471 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,887 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 89,143 miles

n/s/f tyre has no tread on inside edge, tyre worn close to legal limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation present

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,296 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Screen chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,632 miles

Front number plate deteriorated slightly

Screen chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,945 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,415 miles

Condensation in o/s/f headlamp

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,016 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 12 Jul 2010 53,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,256 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,256 miles

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

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

front tyre depths getting low

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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9 JVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 9 JVA, 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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9 JVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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