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J14 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,575 mi
Last recorded58,575 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 58,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn t/c/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt t/c/arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn t/c/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 52,269 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,566 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 47,553 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 47,353 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,157 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,686 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 18,853 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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J14 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J14 SLK, 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 J14 SLK registered?

J14 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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