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JL02 MCE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,123 mi
Last recorded49,123 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL02 MCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 49,123 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,040 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 48,684 miles

Offside Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,872 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 46,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,153 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear exhaust brackets are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,498 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,596 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,596 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,821 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,940 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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JL02 MCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JL02 MCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL02 MCE registered?

JL02 MCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is JL02 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL02 MCE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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