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J300 GRE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,626 mi
Last recorded121,626 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 GRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 121,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (3.5.1g)

Crack in nearside screen (not in drivers view)

Front wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSF (edges also worn) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 121,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (3.5.1g)

Crack in nearside screen (not in drivers view)

Front wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSF (edges also worn) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 116,452 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 116,452 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 112,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ECU light on

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust braket broken.

n/s/r tyre on limit, recommend replacement.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust braket broken.

n/s/r tyre on limit, recommend replacement.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,926 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,966 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 80,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,665 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,405 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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J300 GRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J300 GRE, 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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J300 GRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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