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WF54 VYP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,063 mi
Last recorded112,063 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 VYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 112,063 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Corrosion to suspension

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2026 111,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 111,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 109,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Pass 29 Jan 2024 107,132 miles

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

surface rust on floor and chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,686 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 104,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,140 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 101,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,655 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 98,565 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and offside rear inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted unable to make a full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,267 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 86,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,811 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F REAR SUSPENSION ARM OUTER RUBBER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 57,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,862 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are worn low. Nearside rear on(1.6mm). Offside rear on (2.0mm).

Fail 17 Oct 2012 50,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are worn low. Nearside rear on(1.6mm). Offside rear on (2.0mm).

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,144 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,880 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,157 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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WF54 VYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 WF54 VYP, 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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WF54 VYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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