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DE04 WWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,287 mi
Last recorded75,287 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 WWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,287 miles

exhaust middle bracket broken, but exhaust still supported.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 75,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust middle bracket broken, but exhaust still supported.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,845 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,193 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,220 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust coroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,448 miles

Brake pipes heavely greased

Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,447 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes heavely greased

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,582 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,780 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,658 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 27,648 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,648 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,576 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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DE04 WWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE04 WWA, 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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DE04 WWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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