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TPV 80

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPV 80
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 89,455 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 89,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,148 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,946 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 77,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r subframe suspension mounting bracket holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 72,441 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,996 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2017 64,995 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,950 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 56,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,133 miles

near side front tyre has cut on side wall

Fail 30 Jul 2013 49,133 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,060 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake cable outer cover badly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 25 May 2012 43,995 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

n/s/r parking brake cable outer cover badly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,770 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 31,770 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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TPV 80 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TPV 80, 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 TPV 80 registered?

TPV 80 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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