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WJ04 UAK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,481 mi
Last recorded33,481 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 33,481 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 32,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 30,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,920 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 29,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 27,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,674 miles

Front tyres perished slightly

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 18,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r driveshaft seal starting to sweat.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,407 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 12,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 7,108 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 UAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UAK, 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 WJ04 UAK registered?

WJ04 UAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is WJ04 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 UAK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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