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V2 JWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,245 mi
Last recorded108,245 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 108,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inner arch (heavily corroded) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,635 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,580 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,908 miles

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))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Fail 2 Dec 2021 99,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,829 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 95,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bar bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 90,572 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,723 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 80,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom ball joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake torque reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,604 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 74,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,351 miles

Nearside Rear rear near side tyre low on tread 2454517

Offside Rear off side rear tyre low on tread 2454517

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,300 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,381 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,962 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,044 miles

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

rear tyres getting down 2 - 2.5mm

Pass 17 May 2011 41,559 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 41,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal travels further than normal before braking effort is applied

Pass 6 May 2010 36,089 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,664 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 25,705 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,279 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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V2 JWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V2 JWJ, 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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V2 JWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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