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V900 MJA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,704 mi
Last recorded123,704 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV900 MJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,704 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 123,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust blow

Exhaust mounts snapped

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 119,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,624 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe on weld joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside washer out put poor

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive multi plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 109,622 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe on weld joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside washer out put poor

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive multi plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,508 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 97,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective o/s rear pipe support hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking tread area 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 96,813 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective o/s rear pipe support hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking tread area 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,990 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,823 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 87,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,755 miles

exhaust has slight leak from rear section

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYre starting to perish

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,738 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,753 miles

Front tyres has small cracks

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,470 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 58,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,185 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,390 miles

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

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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V900 MJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V900 MJA, 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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V900 MJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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