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GJ04 YLC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,883 mi
Last recorded78,883 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 YLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 78,883 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 78,878 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,026 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,477 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2016 73,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,648 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 53,705 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 53,702 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,569 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,877 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,095 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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GJ04 YLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ04 YLC, 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 GJ04 YLC registered?

GJ04 YLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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