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JW04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,421 mi
Last recorded93,421 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 93,421 miles

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

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

damage to front lower bumper

Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,514 miles

Central Front Lower bumper split

Fail 20 Jan 2024 89,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower bumper split

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge inner and outer strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,536 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 80,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,559 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 68,559 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,035 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,704 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 64,447 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,178 miles

Oil leak GEAR BOX PILOT BUSH ()

TYRES: BOTH FRONT WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak GEAR BOX PILOT BUSH ()

TYRES: BOTH FRONT WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,982 miles

EML on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,693 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,918 miles

Damage to nearside front jacking point and surrounding sill/trim.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,082 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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JW04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 JW04 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 JW04 SLK registered?

JW04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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