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BN04 WVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,012 mi
Last recorded44,012 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 44,012 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 43,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 39,137 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 35,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 35,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,411 miles

surface corrosion to under body brake lines

Fail 7 Nov 2018 32,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to under body brake lines

Pass 11 Nov 2017 30,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 26,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HAS CRACKS (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HAS CRACKS (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,086 miles

nsf tyre 2mm

osf tyre inner tread rubber deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,149 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

nsr tyre 3mm

osf tyre 3mm

osr tyre 4mm

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,433 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,844 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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BN04 WVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN04 WVL, 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 BN04 WVL registered?

BN04 WVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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