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W888 STV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 STV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 99,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,789 miles

All Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Exhaust Center Joining Flange Heavily Corroded

Exhaust Center Mount Broken

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

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

Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 91,077 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 86,773 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 86,772 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,628 miles

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 75,815 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2020 75,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,521 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,562 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly perishing on side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2016 65,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,204 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Oct 2015 62,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,202 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 3 May 2011 52,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,978 miles

Front discs are slightly worn and lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,375 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,382 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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W888 STV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W888 STV, 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 W888 STV registered?

W888 STV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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The MOT history for W888 STV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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