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TNU 525

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,383 mi
Last recorded31,383 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNU 525
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 31,383 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 31,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 31,199 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 30,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,649 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,315 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,006 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,476 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,681 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 14,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,038 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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TNU 525 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TNU 525, 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 TNU 525 registered?

TNU 525 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is TNU 525 safe to buy?

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