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FC04 JDX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,800 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,087 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,594 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/osr/nsr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf camber arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

nsf lower engine mount perishing

nsf tie rod has slight play

nsr shock casing corroded

osr lower body support strut slightly insecure

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear floor pan corroded

rear subframe corroded

transmission oil pan corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,952 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,530 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf camber arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear subframe

transmission oil pan corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf camber arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear subframe

transmission oil pan corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,664 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body surface corrosion to parts

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 73,162 miles

Rear Brake hose porous both (1.1.12 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both brake pipe flexi hose ends corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,462 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,441 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mount broken and pipe cracked

Nearside Front tyre has worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre has worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2016 61,441 miles

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

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

Centre Rear exhaust mount broken and pipe cracked

Nearside Front tyre has worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,577 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,695 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,406 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,964 miles

front number plate surround cracked

o/s center to rear exhaust mounting bracket excessively corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,593 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,593 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,091 miles

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

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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FC04 JDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 FC04 JDX, 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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FC04 JDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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