CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ04 TZY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 TZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 73,826 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front coil springs corroded

n/s washer jet n/w

Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,028 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,180 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 65,180 miles

Direction indicator not working ALL LAMPS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,114 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT-- SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,139 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,865 miles

REAR TYRES ON WEAR LIMIT

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,061 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT N/W , SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT .

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 29,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,098 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 22,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ04 TZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TZY, 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 WJ04 TZY?

You can check the full history of WJ04 TZY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ04 TZY registered?

WJ04 TZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is WJ04 TZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 TZY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ04 TZY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ04 TZY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.