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FB04 JVP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,060 mi
Last recorded63,060 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 JVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 63,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 59,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 57,478 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension component mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,162 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 33,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 31,864 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 31,864 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on inner edge & perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 19,092 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 13,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,215 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 6,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 4,337 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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FB04 JVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FB04 JVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB04 JVP registered?

FB04 JVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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