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WFV 981

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,332 mi
Last recorded61,332 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFV 981
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 61,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 59,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,223 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,810 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,585 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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WFV 981 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 WFV 981, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WFV 981?

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What year was WFV 981 registered?

WFV 981 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is WFV 981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFV 981 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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