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CU04 JMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,963 mi
Last recorded80,963 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 JMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 80,963 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Recommend replacement in near future (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion, some areas more advanced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 80,530 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,293 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 79,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,660 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Central propshaft bush worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,057 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,624 miles

Both front tyres have minor wear at inside edges

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,904 miles

Covers and trays obscuring view

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,693 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust coroded

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight play in steering system

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust coroded

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight play in steering system

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,941 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,223 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 35,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 23,003 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CU04 JMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU04 JMX, 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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CU04 JMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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