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J70 GSC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,707 mi
Last recorded110,707 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 GSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 105,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,803 miles

Travel on parking brake lever

exhaust bracket corroded and snapped (exhaust still secure)

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Oct 2020 95,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Travel on parking brake lever

exhaust bracket corroded and snapped (exhaust still secure)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,575 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,883 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,938 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,256 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

damage to front bumper

s.r.s warning light on dash display,recommend inspection

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 8 Nov 2010 32,256 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to front bumper

s.r.s warning light on dash display,recommend inspection

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 11 Nov 2009 28,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,142 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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J70 GSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J70 GSC, 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 J70 GSC registered?

J70 GSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is J70 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 GSC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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