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J16 GLO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,606 mi
Last recorded89,606 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 89,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,368 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 86,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 83,226 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 79,971 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,643 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,317 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,213 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 60,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,331 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 52,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,793 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 48,793 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,299 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 41,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 38,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front pads appear low remove wheels to confirm ccondition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,414 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front pads appear low remove wheels to confirm ccondition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,823 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,326 miles

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 5 Sep 2007 22,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,769 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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J16 GLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J16 GLO, 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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J16 GLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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