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J999 MLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,860 mi
Last recorded49,860 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 49,860 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 49,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 47,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,471 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 44,520 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,358 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 39,818 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,194 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 37,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 33,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,261 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 21,784 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 19,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,582 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,723 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 11,726 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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J999 MLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J999 MLJ, 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 J999 MLJ registered?

J999 MLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is J999 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 MLJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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