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NJ04 GMF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

52,241 mi
Last recorded52,241 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,011 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 52,003 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,121 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 51,117 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside reverse lamp inoperativ

Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,123 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 50,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength {top spring turret} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength {top spring turret} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 48,702 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 48,702 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component likely to become detached strengthener bar (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,608 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 47,608 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,357 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 44,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,639 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,215 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,970 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 22,970 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2008 16,259 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,969 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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NJ04 GMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NJ04 GMF, 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 GMF registered?

NJ04 GMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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