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CJ04 NPG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 93,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,453 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 77,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 60,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,030 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 May 2012 45,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low and worn on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2012 45,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low and worn on outer edges

Pass 13 May 2011 39,486 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 7 May 2010 34,578 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 29,020 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 28,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 22,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 17,018 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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CJ04 NPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CJ04 NPG, 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 CJ04 NPG registered?

CJ04 NPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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