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WM04 EVD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,868 mi
Last recorded88,868 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 88,868 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,118 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,154 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,186 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,445 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,943 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,423 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 15,423 miles

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

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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WM04 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 WM04 EVD, 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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WM04 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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