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OY04 WZM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,077 mi
Last recorded79,077 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 WZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 79,077 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,175 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 74,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,711 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 73,711 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,473 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel only when on partial lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ,rear section, (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 64,541 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak gear box dripping

engine oil at min , bad oil leak under trays covering it

rear brake pads very low

rear diff leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,512 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak gear box dripping

engine oil at min , bad oil leak under trays covering it

rear brake pads very low

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers not clearing 100%.

engine check light lit.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,765 miles

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

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

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 15 Mar 2012 45,559 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,559 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,397 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 41,397 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,605 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,486 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 33,486 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 28,945 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,012 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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OY04 WZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY04 WZM, 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 OY04 WZM registered?

OY04 WZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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