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BP04 WDN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,205 mi
Last recorded110,205 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,205 miles

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

both headlight lens glazed up.

both side front metal brake pipe corroded (near flex hose area)

complete exhaust section corroded .

front suspension all corroded

rear suspension all corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2024 109,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,301 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 107,301 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 107,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Where attachment to brake ferrule/hose is (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Plastic deteriorate, Image incorrect, also unable to check aim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to brake hose/ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Plastic deteriorate, Image incorrect, also unable to check aim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall, also separation or partial failure of its structure is likely (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Brake peddle creep, to no effect on rear wheels (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes, corroded patch (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, where attachment of brake ferrule/hose is (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,083 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 106,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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 4 Oct 2021 105,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout system. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 105,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout system. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,519 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets broken at front section area.

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout system. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,480 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight play O/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,084 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,201 miles

both front tyres worn on innewr edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 47,201 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on innewr edges

Pass 30 May 2008 36,944 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 35,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 7 Jun 2007 27,756 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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BP04 WDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BP04 WDN, 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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BP04 WDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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