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SN04 WEK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 WEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 77,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,467 miles

Front chassis has corrosion by suspension mount

Front road springs has corrosion

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion

n/s and o/s rear brake hose's cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2024 72,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under belly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front chassis has corrosion by suspension mount

Front road springs has corrosion

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion

n/s and o/s rear brake hose's cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,728 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 70,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,531 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front both brake hoses [ferrules ] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose [ferrules ] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2021 64,531 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front both brake hoses [ferrules ] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose [ferrules ] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2021 64,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside headlight condensated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,027 miles

Front and rear brake flexible hoses deteriorated

Front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,647 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 58,647 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 58,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various suspension components heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,526 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,773 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,756 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,976 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,667 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 51,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,030 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,277 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)

both front exhaust mountings broken

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,887 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)

exhaust front pipe support corroded through

Pass 10 May 2012 44,117 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 4 May 2012 44,098 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,050 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 20 Jun 2007 15,763 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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SN04 WEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SN04 WEK, 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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SN04 WEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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