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S25 MKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,150 mi
Last recorded118,150 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 118,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,291 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,853 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,844 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,005 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,519 miles

head light aim adjuster switch arm broken

Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

head light aim adjuster switch arm broken

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,665 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,665 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 54,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,672 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 50,672 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,724 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,948 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 33,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 26,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

splash /inspection plates cover substantial area under vehicle

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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S25 MKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S25 MKJ, 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 S25 MKJ registered?

S25 MKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is S25 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 MKJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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