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J5 GVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 89,849 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 88,034 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 85,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,044 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 83,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,723 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,009 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 71,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,558 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,988 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,637 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 GVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

J5 GVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is J5 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 GVJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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