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FT04 TYY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,369 mi
Last recorded73,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 TYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2025 71,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 69,739 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 69,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,616 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 64,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,278 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 58,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,221 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2020 57,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour back up lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,607 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,481 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,395 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,654 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,036 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,227 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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FT04 TYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT04 TYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT04 TYY registered?

FT04 TYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is FT04 TYY safe to buy?

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