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WJ04 TZT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 TZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 44,682 miles

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 41,841 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty and deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2024 41,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,569 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 41,387 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,205 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,917 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre box corroded

under tray & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,898 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre box corroded

under tray & sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 38,897 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre box corroded

under tray & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,502 miles

Central rear exhaust poor condition

esp light on

sill guards and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,265 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,179 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,456 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,532 miles

surface corrosion exhaust all tyre walls perishing o/s/r n/s/r tyres 3mm in centre slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,263 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 22,263 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,548 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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WJ04 TZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WJ04 TZT, 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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WJ04 TZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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