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M500 WDB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

174,310 mi
Last recorded174,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 WDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 174,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 171,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 164,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 164,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device defective (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake wear sensor insecure

brake pad warning lamp illuminanated

Pass 20 Aug 2021 162,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 162,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 160,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very close (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 160,295 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very close (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 156,088 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 156,088 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 149,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes both corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded at rear by brake pipes

Offside Rear parking brake binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% recorded maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 140,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 135,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car has full size under tray

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,552 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 19,573 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 8 Jan 2014 112,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,107 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 92,106 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 82,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,224 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 80,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag deployed

front wiper blades deteriorating

n/s headlamp mounting damaged

n/s/f fog lamp in-op

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

objects hanging from rtear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone 'b'(removed)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,544 miles

n/s headlamp mounting damaged

n/s/f fog lamp in-op

front wiper blades deteriorating

airbag deployed

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

objects hanging from rtear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone 'b'(removed)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,110 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,186 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,484 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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M500 WDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 M500 WDB, 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 M500 WDB registered?

M500 WDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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