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VX54 WTU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,276 mi
Last recorded100,276 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 WTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 100,276 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 99,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 98,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,803 miles

Both front tyre low on inner edges and perishing

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,814 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre low on extreme inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust mounts corrioded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,891 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 90,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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VX54 WTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VX54 WTU, 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 VX54 WTU registered?

VX54 WTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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