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NJ04 CVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 56,829 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,815 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,992 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,640 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,678 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,490 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall has a cut but no cords exposed

Pass 2 Mar 2013 39,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to crack outer edge of tread

nearside rear tyre starting to crack outer edge of tread

offside front indicator lense cracked but not showing white light

offside rear light cluster lense cracked but not showing white light

poly v belt starting to crack

Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to crack outer edge of tread

nearside rear tyre starting to crack outer edge of tread

offside front indicator lense cracked but not showing white light

offside rear light cluster lense cracked but not showing white light

poly v belt starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 20,544 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bas/esp warning light on dash indicating fault

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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NJ04 CVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 NJ04 CVL, 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 NJ04 CVL registered?

NJ04 CVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for NJ04 CVL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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