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WG54 EUU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,111 mi
Last recorded92,111 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 EUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,293 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,355 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,848 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,563 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bush worn as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 77,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,729 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,725 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust brackets heavy rusting

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s front head lights lens worn and faded only just past

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,320 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust brackets heavy rusting

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s front head lights lens worn and faded only just past

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,625 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

tempery fuel cap fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Mar 2016 69,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

tempery fuel cap fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r o/s/f tyres have cracks on outer edge and side wall

Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,923 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r o/s/f tyres have cracks on outer edge and side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets at back pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 61,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets at back pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,764 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,981 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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WG54 EUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 WG54 EUU, 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 WG54 EUU registered?

WG54 EUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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