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LB04 JTV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,944 mi
Last recorded77,944 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 JTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 77,944 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2025 76,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,479 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 76,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 76,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 75,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,161 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre heavilly worn to inside possibley close to cords

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,317 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,317 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,027 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 42,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,686 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre inner side wall slightly perrished

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 24,041 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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LB04 JTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB04 JTV, 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 LB04 JTV registered?

LB04 JTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LB04 JTV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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