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J500 TWM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,338 mi
Last recorded88,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 TWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 88,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 88,338 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 88,116 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 88,116 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 87,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 87,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 87,267 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,066 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,580 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps are slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,759 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 85,759 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,992 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,182 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,820 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,593 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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J500 TWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J500 TWM, 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 J500 TWM registered?

J500 TWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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