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VU04 CWC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,433 mi
Last recorded128,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 128,433 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 128,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 118,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 115,207 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 115,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,714 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 112,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 104,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 102,537 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 96,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 89,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 81,922 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,004 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 44,984 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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VU04 CWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU04 CWC, 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 VU04 CWC registered?

VU04 CWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 CWC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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