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EA04 TJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,603 mi
Last recorded79,603 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 TJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,603 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 79,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 32,794 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,736 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 31,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,721 miles

Front pads getting low

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,128 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,444 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,842 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,486 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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EA04 TJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EA04 TJU, 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 EA04 TJU registered?

EA04 TJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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