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C5 TJG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,014 mi
Last recorded85,014 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 85,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,170 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 84,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 82,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,870 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,653 miles

esp light on

n/s/f jacking rubber missing

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (4.1.D.1f)

esp light on

n/s/f jacking rubber missing

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,914 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate water damaged

movement in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate water damaged

movement in both front wheel bearings

n/s/r tyre on legal limit needs attention asap

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f wheel rim damage on inner side

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,520 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damage on inner side

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,897 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,891 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,312 miles

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

nearside rear outer brake pad seems low

Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,312 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre very worn on edges

nearside rear outer brake pad seems low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,500 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,057 miles

Advise slight leak at steering damper.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,490 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 32,490 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 23,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 May 2007 23,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

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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C5 TJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C5 TJG, 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 C5 TJG registered?

C5 TJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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