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PF04 FJN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,554 mi
Last recorded86,554 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,949 miles

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2017 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,994 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 63,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,590 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 48,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,849 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,077 miles

near side rear tyre /off side rear tyre worn close to 2mm[ limit = 1.6mm]. † †near side front tyre worn close to 2mm on outer edge.

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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PF04 FJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PF04 FJN, 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 PF04 FJN registered?

PF04 FJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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