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P55 JLD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,349 mi
Last recorded73,349 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,463 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,463 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,921 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 54,921 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,202 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,099 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,410 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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P55 JLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P55 JLD, 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 P55 JLD registered?

P55 JLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is P55 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 JLD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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