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S14 JLB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 JLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 88,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,561 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 88,107 miles

rear silencers holed where been modified

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s and n/s rear silencers blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 87,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s and n/s rear silencers blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,580 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 84,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,568 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre treads wearing low

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

engine oil level getting low

exhaust corroded in places

front bumper damaged/lower valence

slight play in offside steering rack arm

undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,568 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre treads wearing low

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

engine oil level getting low

exhaust corroded in places

front bumper damaged/lower valence

slight play in offside steering rack arm

undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,318 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,610 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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S14 JLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S14 JLB, 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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S14 JLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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