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FG04 TVW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 TVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 85,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,688 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,500 miles

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

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 18 Dec 2019 77,500 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Dec 2018 67,759 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,277 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,217 miles

N/s rear brake pads low....O/s front wiper smearing slightly...Rear cats on exhaust rattling...N/s rear tyre cut on sidewall (not to cords)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two rear tyre walls cut

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,318 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,870 miles

Both tyres have slight uneven wear

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,089 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,383 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery tray corroded due to battery acid

nearside rear tyre flat at time of test

requires attention to nearside inner wing for corrsion caused by battery acid

vacuum pipes near battery have been corroded through due to battery acid

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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FG04 TVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FG04 TVW, 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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FG04 TVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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