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LC04 JFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,425 mi
Last recorded80,425 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 80,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,661 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,510 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,497 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 73,496 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN TO EXCESS ON INNER TREAD.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVERS... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,655 miles

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER TREAD.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,350 miles

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER TREAD.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 68,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER TREAD.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,365 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 63,364 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure LUMP ON TREAD... TYRE DISTORTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,260 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 59,260 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,561 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 55,561 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TORN.. (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,567 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,593 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,593 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER TREADS

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,789 miles

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,299 miles

Both front botton ball joints have slight play. N/S Mirror glass broken Hand brake requires adjustment.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,987 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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LC04 JFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC04 JFJ, 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 LC04 JFJ registered?

LC04 JFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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