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MJ04 GXD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,965 mi
Last recorded96,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 96,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front support brace corroded and holed

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2026 96,963 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front support brace corroded and holed

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 96,100 miles

age related underside corrosion to body and suspension components

stone chip in zone A

Fail 9 Oct 2024 96,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

age related underside corrosion to body and suspension components

stone chip in zone A

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,363 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 95,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,147 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 90,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 86,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,191 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre having cracks to inner tread pattern but no cords or ply exposed.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,800 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre having cracks to inner tread pattern but no cords or ply exposed.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,721 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,002 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 18 Apr 2013 59,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,577 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 7 Apr 2011 51,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,751 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 45,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 33,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,318 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 GXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GXD, 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 GXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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