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BC04 WYY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 111,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 111,126 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 102,775 miles

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind found when rotated by hand

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2024 102,535 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level unit broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight brake bind found when rotated by hand

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 96,480 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 96,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Has been welded in several places. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Jacking point has been damaged.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,080 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 94,080 miles

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

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,628 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 86,334 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 86,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,705 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,213 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,211 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,489 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,833 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,680 miles

dash messages say ESP/BAS fault but ESP warning light operates correctly

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,643 miles

esp light on

Fail 12 Jun 2012 46,582 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

esp light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,834 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,644 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 WYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 WYY, 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 WYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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