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M13 JFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,697 mi
Last recorded147,697 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 147,697 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 147,697 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 144,831 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 144,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 142,683 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 142,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 140,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 137,150 miles

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

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 137,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 122,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 122,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,458 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 67,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,651 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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M13 JFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M13 JFA, 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 M13 JFA registered?

M13 JFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is M13 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 JFA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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