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J2 AXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,993 mi
Last recorded55,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 55,993 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 55,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively hazed/no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively hazed/no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,210 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 49,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Jul 2023 44,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,197 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lens deterioration due to uv light both sides

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,837 miles

both headlamp glasses poor condition do to uv light

Nearside mirror glass damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,670 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,348 miles

Front tryes deteriating on the tread

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor screen damage

Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,851 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,853 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm. both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 8,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,624 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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J2 AXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J2 AXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 AXJ registered?

J2 AXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2004.

Is J2 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 AXJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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