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J50 CKV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,294 mi
Last recorded38,294 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 CKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 38,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 36,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 34,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 32,384 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2023 32,382 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, need polished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 31,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 31,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 29,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 29,060 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sligth bend in top off anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking through shoulders

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 22,269 miles

n/saide front tyre cut on outer wall

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,752 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,360 miles

Near side front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Tax disc stuck to windscreen well within swept area. Recomend it is repositioned.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 18,360 miles

Advise damage to front bumper.

Advise damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,848 miles

Advise slight damage to front and rear bumpers.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 16,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Advise slight damage to front and rear bumpers.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,177 miles

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

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

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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J50 CKV 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 81.8%.

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 J50 CKV, 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 J50 CKV registered?

J50 CKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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The MOT history for J50 CKV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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