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EP04 WGK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,582 mi
Last recorded83,582 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 WGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,582 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 83,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 79,633 miles

Centre exhaust hangers broken/missing

Fail 2 May 2018 79,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres cracking and perished

Centre exhaust hangers broken/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,946 miles

both centre exhaust brackets corroded off

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,936 miles

both centre exhaust hangers corroded away

plastic floor covers and engine undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both centre exhaust hangers corroded away

plastic floor covers and engine undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,901 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 75,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED

Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,113 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,895 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING UP ON TREAD

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,454 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 57,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 47,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,494 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,565 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 18,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EP04 WGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EP04 WGK, 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 EP04 WGK registered?

EP04 WGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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