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JR53 NOV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

71,546 mi
Last recorded71,546 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR53 NOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,546 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet strut not holding

Fail 10 Feb 2025 71,546 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet strut not holding

Pass 8 Feb 2024 63,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 63,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,570 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 59,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,410 miles

both front steering idlers have slight play at inner fixings/joints

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,148 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 52,142 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,938 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,037 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 49,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,424 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,818 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewall

both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders

Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cover fitted causing inspection to be restricted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cover fitted causing inspection to be restricted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,038 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 36,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,363 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 32,363 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,697 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 27,697 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 19,504 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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JR53 NOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 JR53 NOV, 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 JR53 NOV registered?

JR53 NOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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