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FJ04 UVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,802 mi
Last recorded51,802 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 UVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,945 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,450 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,344 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 44,344 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 42,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,513 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,474 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 38,474 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 36,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,096 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 36,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,248 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,585 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 29,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,633 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 21,631 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,833 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FJ04 UVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ04 UVT, 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 FJ04 UVT registered?

FJ04 UVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is FJ04 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ04 UVT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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