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RO04 WGM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 WGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 102,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 96,655 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 91,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting bold from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting bold from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 89,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 85,578 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,389 miles

Nearside damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2019 84,389 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,221 miles

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2017 79,287 miles

slight free play in offside steering

tested under wet conditions

Pass 27 May 2017 77,597 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 73,717 miles

offside front indicator damaged.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,099 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 71,096 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2014 67,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 64,015 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhauast still secure

Pass 27 May 2012 57,285 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2011 53,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 44,145 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 12 Dec 2009 37,160 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,354 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,051 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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RO04 WGM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RO04 WGM, 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 RO04 WGM registered?

RO04 WGM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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