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EG04 WSW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,002 mi
Last recorded106,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 WSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 106,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,876 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 98,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 81,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,512 miles

Near side handbrake cable casing corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,410 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers smear

nearside rear park brake cable corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 52,997 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on extreme inner edge

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroding on inner edges

nearside rear handbrake cable corroded

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,339 miles

manufactors undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,622 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,004 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,820 miles

impact damage to n/s/r tyre, appears to be weakening outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall, but not showing cords.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,384 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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EG04 WSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EG04 WSW, 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 EG04 WSW registered?

EG04 WSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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