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W6 FEB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,902 mi
Last recorded101,902 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 FEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 101,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,926 miles

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 1 Jul 2024 99,926 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,563 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 93,308 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 90,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,725 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,235 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 78,235 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,297 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)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,996 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 67,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Can't see front and rear inner brake pads

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,567 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,903 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,040 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 18,730 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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W6 FEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W6 FEB, 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 W6 FEB registered?

W6 FEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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