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SJ04 KLP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,390 mi
Last recorded43,390 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 KLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 43,390 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 42,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 41,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms corroded, covers also on preventing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 8 May 2024 41,069 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms corroded, covers also on preventing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2023 40,029 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear along floor pan ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,244 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 37,394 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracking outer sidewalls -205/55 r16 V

Both rear tyres perished/cracking outer sidewalls -225/50 r16 V

Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,092 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 31,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,955 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,721 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 24,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,683 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 21,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,231 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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SJ04 KLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SJ04 KLP, 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 SJ04 KLP registered?

SJ04 KLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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