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S50 JFR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,557 mi
Last recorded136,557 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 JFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023
Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,321 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 129,321 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,056 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 122,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,157 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 115,431 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,501 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,565 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 105,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,681 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Sep 2015 99,675 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine management light on

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,018 miles

exhaust rusty & small leak

oil leaks

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2014 90,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rusty & small leak

oil leaks

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 3,711 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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S50 JFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S50 JFR, 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 S50 JFR registered?

S50 JFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is S50 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 JFR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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