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SF04 JSB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 JSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,063 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 111,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,773 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 88,904 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,915 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 72,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush - borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front , affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front , also cracks / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 63,556 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2016 58,078 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,969 miles

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

bulkhead/battery tray filled with water

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,955 miles

nearside tyre has cut in outer side wall nocords showing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,189 miles

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged..

Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,138 miles

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

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

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged..

Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,577 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut....

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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SF04 JSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SF04 JSB, 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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SF04 JSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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