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S999 TBM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 TBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 64,179 miles

Front braking disc's poor condition on inside

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,541 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2025 63,541 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,002 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2024 63,002 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,238 miles

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2023 61,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 58,617 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 47,631 miles

Both Front Tyre sidewalls cracking slightly.

Fail 26 May 2016 47,631 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both Front Tyre sidewalls cracking slightly.

Pass 28 May 2015 42,104 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2014 40,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,535 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 32,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,077 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,331 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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S999 TBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S999 TBM, 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 S999 TBM registered?

S999 TBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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