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MJ04 BEL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,873 mi
Last recorded92,873 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 92,873 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 92,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 92,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 92,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 91,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 89,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,851 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 82,849 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 75,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,296 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,688 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 47,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,322 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 38,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 33,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 21,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,451 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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MJ04 BEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ04 BEL, 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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MJ04 BEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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