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JE02 JAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,108 mi
Last recorded130,108 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE02 JAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 126,928 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 126,918 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed HOLE IN EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 123,840 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 123,815 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 120,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 120,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,659 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,593 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,762 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 82,631 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,615 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,871 miles

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

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

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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JE02 JAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JE02 JAC, 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 JE02 JAC registered?

JE02 JAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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