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FM04 TVD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 TVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,158 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 94,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 90,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,083 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,757 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,661 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,417 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,417 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,908 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2007 35,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 35,056 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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FM04 TVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FM04 TVD, 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 FM04 TVD registered?

FM04 TVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 TVD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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