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JJ04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,457 mi
Last recorded65,457 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 65,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 62,108 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 62,108 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 59,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 56,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,233 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,926 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,394 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 48,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,244 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,678 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 16,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 7,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 4,786 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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JJ04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJ04 SLK, 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 JJ04 SLK registered?

JJ04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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