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NU04 VJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,435 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2020 98,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,411 miles

Central centre exhaut clamp and box very rusty

Front exhaust mount very rusty

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damp inside n/s headlamp

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,931 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,891 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,744 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,402 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 57,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,870 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,233 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 35,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

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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NU04 VJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NU04 VJC, 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 NU04 VJC registered?

NU04 VJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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The MOT history for NU04 VJC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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