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J3 BGD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,253 mi
Last recorded24,253 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 BGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 24,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 23,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 22,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge primary tread worn to approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres have flat spots on the tread

Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to side wall flap of rubber stuck down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 22,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides becoming low on tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH front and n/s/r show sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 22,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 21,494 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,670 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,658 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,648 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 10,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,902 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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J3 BGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 J3 BGD, 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 J3 BGD registered?

J3 BGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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