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K500 CJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,878 mi
Last recorded83,878 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 CJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Apr 2025 81,546 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge/cracked and perished

Pass 17 Apr 2024 78,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 66,917 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 66,816 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 66,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,747 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,985 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,041 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,574 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,969 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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K500 CJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K500 CJJ, 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 K500 CJJ registered?

K500 CJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2004.

Is K500 CJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 CJJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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