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J99 NEG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 NEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,452 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 84,452 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,478 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,342 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,144 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,476 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,086 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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J99 NEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J99 NEG, 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 J99 NEG registered?

J99 NEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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