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BF04 JBU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 JBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 85,248 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 85,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,350 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,148 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,407 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,164 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,804 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,567 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,567 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,041 miles

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.

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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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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