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JO03 RDT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,349 mi
Last recorded105,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 RDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 105,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 105,349 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 101,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 101,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,255 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 93,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,915 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,125 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 65,564 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2015 57,722 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 53,444 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,906 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,092 miles

REAR SUB-FRAME SLIGHTY CORRODED!

Pass 11 May 2011 43,747 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2010 35,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread is getting low

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Fail 12 May 2010 35,840 miles

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre tread is getting low

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 20 May 2009 26,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,410 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 17,410 miles

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

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

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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JO03 RDT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JO03 RDT, 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 JO03 RDT registered?

JO03 RDT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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