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SO04 TGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 TGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2018 112,050 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,659 miles

Offside Rear lense cracked

metal brake pipes have areas corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area splits/cuts (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear lense cracked

metal brake pipes have areas corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf lense has water condensation

Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf lense has water condensation

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,461 miles

osr lense cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 78,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

osr lense cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,055 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,754 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 55,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,263 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the sholder

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,413 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 TGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

SO04 TGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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