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G1 TGK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

81,533 mi
Last recorded81,533 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 81,533 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 81,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached spring arm inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 81,512 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 79,512 miles

Underside vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear subframe and suspension links very coprroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 78,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and rear around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear subframe and suspension links very coprroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,882 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 73,876 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,944 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspention rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 71,936 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet struts weak (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspention rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,686 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,684 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 67,161 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 67,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 66,850 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 66,850 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 65,340 miles

Brake pipes to both rear flexie hoses corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 65,339 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes to both rear flexie hoses corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 62,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

the car has two different tyre sizes fitted

Fail 2 May 2015 62,097 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

the car has two different tyre sizes fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,912 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,668 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 40,663 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,894 miles

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

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

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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G1 TGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G1 TGK, 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 G1 TGK registered?

G1 TGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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