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M13 FJS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 FJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 81,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,616 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,490 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 76,490 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,928 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,947 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,081 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 53,149 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,861 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 44,860 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,754 miles

crack in n/s repeater lamp.

n/s sill front jack point bush missing.

o/s/f tyre on 3mm.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 40,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

crack in n/s repeater lamp.

n/s sill front jack point bush missing.

o/s/f tyre on 3mm.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,685 miles

Near side front cill jacking pad is missing, some damage to surrounding panels and covers

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 28,685 miles

Near side front cill jacking pad is missing, some damage to surrounding panels and covers

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,386 miles

Advise nearside front jack point missing.

Strongly advise front tyres on 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,373 miles

front registration plate holder damaged

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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M13 FJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M13 FJS, 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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M13 FJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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