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TGR 4V

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,993 mi
Last recorded139,993 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGR 4V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 139,993 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,286 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 137,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,954 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 134,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 119,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake noisy during test, may require repair

Rear Rear brakes noisy during test, may require repair

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 106,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens clouded over (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens clouded over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 96,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,356 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 58,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,289 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,287 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,688 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 24 Jun 2008 13,893 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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TGR 4V is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 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 TGR 4V, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TGR 4V registered?

TGR 4V is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for TGR 4V shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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