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W40 TJH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,938 mi
Last recorded49,938 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 TJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 49,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 49,089 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 47,883 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 47,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2022 46,823 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 46,823 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2021 45,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 44,155 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 44,155 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 43,036 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 May 2017 42,255 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 42,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 40,792 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,952 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,355 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,988 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,749 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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W40 TJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W40 TJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W40 TJH?

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What year was W40 TJH registered?

W40 TJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is W40 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 TJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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