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J6 XAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,183 mi
Last recorded71,183 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 XAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 71,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 71,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 70,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 68,464 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,523 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,365 miles

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads

offside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads

Fail 8 Apr 2017 54,006 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads

offside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,932 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,621 miles

front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,196 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 41,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,155 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 41,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 36,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,688 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,518 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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J6 XAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J6 XAC, 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 J6 XAC registered?

J6 XAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is J6 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 XAC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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