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E12 JSW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,487 mi
Last recorded161,487 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 JSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 161,487 miles

oil leaks

Fail 19 Mar 2020 161,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fan running all the time

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2019 155,045 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s number plate light inop

Fail 4 Mar 2019 155,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres close to wear bars

front tyres wearing on edges

major oil leak advise very early repair

n/s number plate light inop

Pass 22 Sep 2017 147,884 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 142,953 miles

eml on

rear brake pads very low advise inspection

centre to rear exhaust pipe hanger brackets corroded off advise repair

Fail 29 Nov 2016 142,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre to rear exhaust pipe hanger brackets corroded off advise repair

eml on

rear brake pads very low advise inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,093 miles

both front tyres balding on inner edges early replacment required

damage to n/s/f outer wheel rim advise repair

eml light on

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,453 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,984 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 54,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,243 miles

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

small cut in sidewall nsr tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,076 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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E12 JSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E12 JSW, 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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E12 JSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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