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OW04 AGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,822 mi
Last recorded69,822 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 AGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 69,822 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 69,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 68,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 67,932 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 67,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 65,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner wishbone bush poor

Pass 14 May 2019 61,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,637 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 49,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,952 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 25,971 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2012 25,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 13,074 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,619 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,983 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 10,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (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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OW04 AGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 OW04 AGV, 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 OW04 AGV registered?

OW04 AGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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The MOT history for OW04 AGV 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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