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BC04 WWK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

159,872 mi
Last recorded159,872 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 159,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres near the legal limit and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 159,872 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres near the legal limit and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,720 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 159,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 159,570 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2023 159,325 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2023 159,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 155,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 151,421 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 149,346 miles

Offside Rear lamp has slight condensation

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2019 149,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight condensation

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,241 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyre walls slightly chipped

Fail 20 Nov 2018 139,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Designated lamp not working, substitute lamp functioning. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Designated lamp not working, substitute lamp functioning. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Designated lamp not working, substitute lamp functioning. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Designated lamp not working, substitute lamp functioning. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured Subframe corroded and cracked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall has multiple sections of damage, no cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall has sections of damage, no cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at pipe divide. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,069 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test

both rear tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm at time of test

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint has play to limit at time of test

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 27 Jan 2015

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test

both rear tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm at time of test

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint has play to limit at time of test

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 24 Jan 2015

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 78,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 78,881 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,876 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,494 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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BC04 WWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BC04 WWK, 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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BC04 WWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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