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SO04 TFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,710 mi
Last recorded87,710 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 TFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,200 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 87,177 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s aim patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 86,419 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 86,414 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 84,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,534 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 81,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,384 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 72,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 70,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,608 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,535 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,503 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,595 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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SO04 TFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 SO04 TFY, 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 SO04 TFY registered?

SO04 TFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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