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J5 DLA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,335 mi
Last recorded32,335 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 32,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 30,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 29,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays/Sideskirts not allowing full inspection components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,904 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive at transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 27,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 26,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,791 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 22,791 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 22,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 17,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,291 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,738 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,416 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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J5 DLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 J5 DLA, 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 J5 DLA registered?

J5 DLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is J5 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 DLA 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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