MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
various underside components corroded
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
various underside components corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine management light illuminated
sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine management light illuminated
sill covers fitted
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
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BF04 JBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 BF04 JBU, 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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BF04 JBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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