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J60 DBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 DBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting

Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,674 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,138 miles

Both front tyres on the legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,331 miles

Offside Front worn on inner ege advise only

Fail 9 Mar 2018 81,331 miles

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

Offside Front worn on inner ege advise only

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,985 miles

EML on

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

front exhaust mounts broken

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,990 miles

EML on

Exhaust centre bracket broken off+centre box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,802 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,407 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall no cordes showing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,954 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,584 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 61,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 18 May 2007 37,157 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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J60 DBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J60 DBE, 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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J60 DBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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