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B18 WES

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,411 mi
Last recorded47,411 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 WES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 47,411 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 47,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres starting to wear low

Slight condensation in nearside headlamp

Transmission oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 30,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 18,235 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Apr 2015 11,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 9,542 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 8,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 1,968 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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B18 WES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B18 WES, 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 B18 WES registered?

B18 WES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is B18 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 WES shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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