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DE54 WTG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,035 mi
Last recorded128,035 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 128,035 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,837 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,005 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear drum back plate corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,378 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 105,377 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,876 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,876 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 19 May 2020 100,776 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 19 May 2020 100,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,084 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 98,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick to o/s of car (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,932 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,932 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,136 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 90,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 85,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Pass 29 May 2015 80,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 67,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 56,024 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,186 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 52,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,460 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,453 miles

Both rear tyres are worn very close to tread wear indicators

Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,702 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 WTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE54 WTG, 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 DE54 WTG registered?

DE54 WTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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