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SE04 TFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 TFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 115,010 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 115,003 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsf incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf lower front arm bush and ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower front arm bush and ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slight (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear reverse lamp inop

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,483 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,559 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 96,877 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,521 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,856 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,769 miles

both front tyres perished between treads

Fail 26 Oct 2018 75,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure both mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

both front tyres perished between treads

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,478 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,478 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,918 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 65,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,211 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 61,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,581 miles

Exhaust hanger detatched at O/S but system is adaquetley supported

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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,411 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,376 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 41,923 miles

Scratch present on offside of windscreen.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,462 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,338 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,977 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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SE04 TFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SE04 TFZ, 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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SE04 TFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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