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DE54 WPY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,564 mi
Last recorded100,564 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 WPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,564 miles

Front subframe mountings corroded

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

Rear subframe has had welding repairs and been undersealed

Fail 10 Nov 2025 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured FRACTURED AT ARM MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME VERY CORRODED UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO UNDERSEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,846 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 98,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,220 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 93,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted to full length of underneath of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,863 miles

headlamps require polishing

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,038 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,394 miles

n/s sill cover cracked.

Front bumper cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge. Attention soon.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f camber arm bush separating

o/s/f camber arm bush separating

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,566 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,549 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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DE54 WPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DE54 WPY, 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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DE54 WPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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