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BJ04 SBU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,153 mi
Last recorded99,153 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 SBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 99,153 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,752 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively osf brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake sicking (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,133 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,683 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,518 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly damaged ALL (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Offside Front SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Offside Rear SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,928 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,369 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 82,369 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,788 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,788 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 69,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Tread depth low on edges of front tyres.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,404 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 39,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres close to legal limit

front pads low 2mm of visible material

v. slight blow from exhaust manifold (weld cracked)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,025 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

front pads low 2mm of visible material

v. slight blow from exhaust manifold (weld cracked)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,270 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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BJ04 SBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ04 SBU, 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 BJ04 SBU registered?

BJ04 SBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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