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BW04 FSX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,137 mi
Last recorded45,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 36,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 36,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 32,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 32,180 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 31,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,058 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 30,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,972 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/side rear h/brake needs attention

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,559 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,429 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,342 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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BW04 FSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BW04 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 FSX registered?

BW04 FSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is BW04 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 FSX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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