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OU54 WMV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,305 mi
Last recorded127,305 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 WMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 124,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,322 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 117,269 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 111,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

oil leak/s

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 30 Nov 2019 110,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

oil leak/s

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,942 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2016 91,487 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,757 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,757 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,683 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)

engine mangment light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,683 miles

engine mangment light on

Pass 21 Dec 2013 74,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,038 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,976 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,740 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,745 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,726 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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OU54 WMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OU54 WMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 WMV registered?

OU54 WMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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The MOT history for OU54 WMV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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