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J1 ALJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

47,261 mi
Last recorded47,261 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 ALJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 47,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 46,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 45,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 43,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 42,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,312 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,064 miles

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

front brake discs have uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 36,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,458 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 17,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,896 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 15,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 23 Jun 2009 12,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,581 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,901 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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J1 ALJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 J1 ALJ, 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 J1 ALJ registered?

J1 ALJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is J1 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 ALJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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