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M800 JLP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 JLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 112,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 112,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper mounting/inner wing corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,155 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,069 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 110,069 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,897 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,083 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 99,769 miles

Brake performance not tested tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,765 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 88,999 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,769 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,526 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,353 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,383 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

225/17 front 245/17 rear

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork has surface rust in places

brake fluid level below max.

bulb warning light on dash

ext. system starting to rust in places

foot brake travel may need att. soon

general play in steering linkage

general wear on discs

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over parts of cars underside

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

plastic covers fitted over sils

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,253 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,804 miles

brake pedal slightly low to floor

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,445 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 29,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 26,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,644 miles

slight damage to the offside front tyre on the outer side wall not excessive at time of test

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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M800 JLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 M800 JLP, 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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M800 JLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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