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MA04 WDK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,765 mi
Last recorded86,765 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 WDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2023 86,748 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in the clamps (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer is corroding

Pass 31 May 2017 86,408 miles

nail in osf tyre

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,500 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 May 2016 80,284 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2015 71,697 miles

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

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)

engine managment light illuminated

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 27 May 2015 71,697 miles

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

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

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)

engine managment light illuminated

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 9 May 2014 60,232 miles

backbox corroded

slight play in both front upper ball joints

Pass 16 May 2013 50,784 miles

centre box in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2012 45,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 34,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,947 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 17,923 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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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MA04 WDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA04 WDK, 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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MA04 WDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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