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JIW 4990

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,828 mi
Last recorded88,828 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 4990
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,828 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,835 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 86,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 84,944 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 84,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,964 miles

eml light on

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,827 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,920 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,263 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 70,236 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 56,778 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 56,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 44,566 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 44,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2009 30,934 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,782 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 22,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,212 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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JIW 4990 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JIW 4990, 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 JIW 4990 registered?

JIW 4990 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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