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JT04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,867 mi
Last recorded110,867 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 110,867 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2025 103,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,845 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 100,845 miles

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

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction mounted phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 97,789 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Suction mounted phone holder to O/S screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Vehicle structure bolt on strengthening bar / under body chassis brace is missing. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,449 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox casing corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2022 96,449 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox casing corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 95,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,959 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,756 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,119 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,114 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,382 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,069 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Mar 2013 82,069 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,458 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2008 42,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,531 miles

objects on windscreen

rear tyres starting to wear in middle

slight play in nearside front wheel

under trays

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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JT04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JT04 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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JT04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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