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CJ04 NYL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,549 mi
Last recorded120,549 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,549 miles

Passenger headlamp condensated

Slight play in steering linkage

Wiper operation slow

Pass 29 May 2019 117,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,456 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 112,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,242 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 106,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,202 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 90,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

condensation in nearside front headlight

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,804 miles

condensation in nearside front headlight

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 89,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,046 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,596 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,487 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 56,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,667 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 NYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CJ04 NYL, 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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CJ04 NYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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