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AV04 ECJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 95,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear arches corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 95,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear arches corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 95,065 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 92,806 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 87,992 miles

Corrosion to rear arches, subframe and suspension components

Damage to both bumpers

Gearbox requires attention, very 'lurchy' engaging drive

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

Bootlid retaining struts require attention

Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working NOT BLOWN BULB (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear arches, subframe and suspension components

Damage to both bumpers

Gearbox requires attention, very 'lurchy' engaging drive

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bootlid retaining struts require attention

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,389 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp beam image poor but not excessively

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

bumper damaged

coolant level warning lamp displayed on dash board

Fail 22 Dec 2020 86,089 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp beam image poor but not excessively

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

bumper damaged

coolant level warning lamp displayed on dash board

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,564 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 84,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,181 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 82,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

undertray fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 82,161 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has wear on tread

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,653 miles

Front Both sides has play in tie bar link arms

Offside Front wear on tyre inner tread

Under cover fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both sides has play in tie bar link arms

Offside Front wear on tyre inner tread

Under cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,392 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,872 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,450 miles

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

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

condensation o/s/f headlamp

Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

condensation o/s/f headlamp

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,317 miles

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES,TOP MOUNTS AND BRAKE PIVOT DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,874 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 11 Mar 2008 32,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,433 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 26,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AV04 ECJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV04 ECJ, 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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AV04 ECJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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