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KW53 JWZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 JWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 132,935 miles

corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,709 miles

surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 6 Jan 2025 130,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working loose connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,202 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 129,202 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear lamps loose connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,615 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 127,615 miles

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

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

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,810 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 20 Jan 2022 125,810 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Stop lamp(s) all not working loose connections on bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,885 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,319 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 122,319 miles

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

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,646 miles

center exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,205 miles

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,737 miles

rear brake squeal when on brake roller test

rear exhaust silencerdeteriated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 114,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/5016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake squeal when on brake roller test

rear exhaust silencerdeteriated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 109,509 miles

CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIATED

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 109,509 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIATED

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 103,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 103,830 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 103,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,796 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 82,796 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper bleades smeary

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing more in middle

front brake pads appear worn/low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,445 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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KW53 JWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 KW53 JWZ, 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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KW53 JWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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