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FA53 JTV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,801 mi
Last recorded67,801 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 JTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 67,795 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Exhaust system central silencer outer skin badly corroded (Sharp Edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 67,306 miles

Both front headlamp lenes slightly contaminated (condensation)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box worn

Exhaust system central silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,396 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 66,393 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,627 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODEING

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight condensation inside

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm center (5.2.3 (e))

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 6 Jan 2022 65,615 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODEING

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight condensation inside

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm center (5.2.3 (e))

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axel greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven 2mm in centers

mid box corroded and peeling

Fail 13 Jan 2021 64,976 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axel greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven 2mm in centers

mid box corroded and peeling

Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,388 miles

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear above subframe corroded poss replace next test (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlight condensation in lens

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corrodedat rear and n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 22 Jan 2019 62,427 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corrodedat rear and n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,000 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,845 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,866 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,903 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,013 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 9,491 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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FA53 JTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FA53 JTV, 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 FA53 JTV registered?

FA53 JTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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