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WG04 VCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,198 mi
Last recorded43,198 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 43,198 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 41,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 40,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,619 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,685 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded at mounting to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective showing misting(not effecting light source) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 36,666 miles

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

steering damper slight leak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Offside Front tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,399 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,401 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,284 miles

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

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

rear pads worn low and discs slight rusty

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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WG04 VCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WG04 VCF, 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 WG04 VCF registered?

WG04 VCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is WG04 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG04 VCF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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